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synchroscope

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //ˈsɪŋkrəˌskoʊp//

KK: /ˈsɪŋkrəˌskoʊp/

noun
Definition

A device that shows how well two systems, especially in electricity or machinery, are working together at the same time.


Example

The engineer used a synchroscope to ensure the generators were perfectly synchronized before starting the system.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever seen a synchroscope in action?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! What does it do?
Sloth A
It's a tool that shows how well two electrical systems are working together.
Sloth B
That sounds really interesting! I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
indicator
synchronizer
gauge
Antonyms
desynchronizer
disruptor
dissociator
Root Explanation

Synchroscope → It is formed from "syn-" (meaning together) and "chronos" (meaning time) and "scope" (meaning to look or observe). The word describes a device that allows one to observe or measure time together, particularly in synchronization of machinery or electrical systems.

Memory Tip

Think of 'together' ('syn-') and 'time' ('chronos') being observed or measured — that's what a synchroscope does.

Visually Confused Words
saccharoscope
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