synchronous
<operating system, communications> 1. Two or more processes that depend
upon the occurrences of specific events such as common timing signals.
2. Occurring at the same time or at the same rate or with a regular or
predictable time relationship or sequence.
Opposite: asynchronous.
(1996-04-11)
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