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Data synchronization
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Also called: sync
Plain-language definition
Plain-language definition
Keeping copies of data consistent across systems or devices.
Why it matters
Reliable sync prevents stale edits from silently overwriting newer work.
Technical detail
Synchronization exchanges changes using identity, ordering, versioning, conflict resolution, retries, and deletion semantics to converge replicas.
Examples
- A desktop client downloads glossary changes newer than its stored content version.
Related terms
Sources and review
Reviewed July 12, 2026 by [email protected]. Next review due July 11, 2027.
- HTTP Semantics — RFC Editor Accessed 7/11/2026
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