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Asynchronous Definition & Meaning

asynchronous
adjective
  1. (digital communication) pertaining to a transmission technique that does not require a common clock between the communicating devices; timing signals are derived from special characters in the data stream itself
  2. not synchronous; not occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase

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Frequently asked questions

What does asynchronous mean?
(digital communication) pertaining to a transmission technique that does not require a common clock between the communicating devices; timing signals are derived from special characters in the data stream itself not synchronous; not occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase
What part of speech is asynchronous?
Asynchronous is an adjective.
How many definitions does asynchronous have?
Asynchronous has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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