⏱️ Asynchrony — Pretty Advanced SAT With -chron
Challenge yourself: ASYNCHRONY most nearly means: A) concordance; B) simultaneity; C) affluence; D) misalignment. Answer inside. 👉️
📚️ Definition of Asynchrony
Asynchrony (noun): The condition of not being synchronized; a lack of coordination or correspondence in timing between two or more processes, events, or developments. Example: the asynchrony between audio and video in a laggy stream.
🗣️ Pronunciation of Asynchrony
IPA: /eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/ (See IPA key)
Respelling: ay-SING-kruh-nee
📰 Examples of Asynchrony
Here are some examples of the word asynchrony:
The asynchrony between the audio and video during the livestream made it difficult to follow the speaker’s presentation.
Neuroscientists have found that asynchrony in brain-wave patterns between different regions of the brain may play a role in conditions such as ADHD.
Asynchrony is a feature of text messaging, but sometimes you can’t wait for an answer to a question, so you need to call someone.
During music production, even a few milliseconds of asynchrony between a drummer’s kick and a bassist’s note can make a track feel sloppy rather than tight.
Quiz answer: D, misalignment.
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