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  1. "Synced" or "synched" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    May 13, 2017 · Which is correct: synced or synched? Is one of these American and the other British spelling or are they interchangeable? I have only ever seen sync used in the computing industry.

  2. verbs - What is the past tense of "sync"? - English Language & Usage ...

    Apr 13, 2017 · The past tense of sync is synced, while the past tense of synch (which is the alternative to sync) is synched. Sync is a short for synchronize; I would rather avoid the short version, and say …

  3. "Synced" or "Synchronized"? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Dec 13, 2017 · I could not add to this question but I would like to know if it is still relevant to use synchronized in computing context or is it considered too formal and it is preferred to use …

  4. What does "quick sync-up" mean? [closed] - English Language

    Dec 26, 2016 · My team leader asked me the following question. I got confused about what to reply. Can anyone help me on what it exactly means? Do you have few mins for quick sync-up?

  5. "Lip-sync" or "Lip-synch"? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Sep 24, 2016 · My Merriam-Webster Unabridged lists: The noun form of sync (the sound track is out of sync with the actors' lips) The verb form of sync (timecode is a great aid for syncing) The adjective …

  6. sentence - What is the appropriate phrase to say if two people are on ...

    May 11, 2017 · I am stuck choosing between two options: On the same page (already answered) On the same wavelength. On the surface, they mean pretty much the same thing. However, I make a …

  7. Are "w/o", "w/", "b/c" common abbreviations in the US?

    May 30, 2013 · I remember when staying a few months in the US years ago that I saw some people using the abbreviations below. However, I can't exactly remember in which contexts I encountered …

  8. Use of 'as per' vs 'per' - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    I certainly don't prefer per or even as per @kris. The stated examples of use given by the OP are obscure and indistinct statements so weak of meaning that I suspect they are not used by a native …

  9. A word for someone who expects everyone to understand them

    Feb 14, 2025 · I'm looking for a word/adjective for when another person expects you to understand them. Basically for an example (perhaps too personal a one): When my boss explains something to …

  10. early modern english - Does "'tis" means "this is" or "it is ...

    I have found much trouble identifying the old word 'tis. Does it mean "this is" or "it is?" I have done some research and found that the dictionaries conflict. One said 'tis :An...