Asynchronous Meaning and Definition

Word: Asynchronous

How to pronounce: eɪˈsɪŋkrənəs

Adjective

Definitions:

1. (of two or more objects or events) not existing or happening at the same time.

Example sentences: "It's like having an extended asynchronous conversation and being able to save what were once stray thoughts."

2. Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication (signal) that the preceding operation has been completed.

Example sentences: "To achieve this fine-grained control, detailed, real-time, asynchronous messages are sent back and forth between the application and media servers."

3. (of a machine or motor) not working in time with the alternations of current.

Example sentences: "Power losses occurring during the operation of a controlled asynchronous motor are calculated and used to determine the parameters of the cooling air flow produced by a ventilator."

4. (of a satellite) revolving around the parent planet at a different rate from that at which the planet rotates.

Synonyms:

nonsynchronous

async

asynch

unsynchronized

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Asynchronous in Other Languages...

Spanish:

German: Asynchron

French: Asynchrone

Italian: Asincrona

Turkish: Uyumsuz