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asynchronous

/eɪˈsɪŋkɹənəs/

Meanings
adjective
Not synchronous; occurring at different times.

Examples :

"Instead of having a live video call, we communicated through asynchronous messages, responding whenever we had time. "
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Illustration communication

communication noun

/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission.

"communication of a secret"

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occurring verb

/əˈkɜːɹɪŋ/ /əˈkɝɪŋ/

To happen or take place.

"The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds."

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

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processing verb

/ˈpɹəʊsɛsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɑsəsɪŋ/

To perform a particular process on a thing.

"The bank is processing my check deposit. "

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responding verb

/rɪˈspɑndɪŋ/ /rɪˈspɒndɪŋ/

To say something in return; to answer; to reply.

"to respond to a question or an argument"

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throughout adverb

/θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt]

Completely through, right the way through.

"The teacher explained the lesson thoroughly throughout the entire class period. "

Illustration questions

questions noun

/ˈkwɛstʃənz/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

Illustration communicated

communicated verb

/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtɪd/

To impart

"The teacher communicated the homework assignment to the students. "

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messages noun

/ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒɪz/

A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

"The student checked her phone for messages from her teacher about the homework assignment. "

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synchronous adjective

/ˈsɪŋkɹənəs/

At the same time, at the same frequency.

"The dancers moved in a perfectly synchronous rhythm, their steps matching the beat of the music exactly. "

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immediate adjective

/ɪˈmiːdɪət/ /ɪˈmi.di.ət/

Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.

"Computer users these days expect immediate results when they click on a link."

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discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."