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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

genlock

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.25 in modern English

Syllables
gen-lock
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A technique whereby the video output of one source, or a specific reference signal, is used to synchronize other sources.

Uncountable

verb

To synchronize in this manner.

Transitive verb

Etymology

Short for generator lock.

Usage

Inflected Forms

genlocks (present, singular) genlocking (participle, present) genlocked (participle, past) genlocked (past)

Questions

What does genlock mean?
A technique whereby the video output of one source, or a specific reference signal, is used to synchronize other sources.
Where does genlock come from?
Short for generator lock.

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