asynchronous
adjective
asyn·chro·nous
(ˌ)ā-ˈsiŋ-krə-nəs 
-ˈsin-
1
: not simultaneous or concurrent in time : not synchronous
asynchronous sound
2
: of, used in, or being digital (see digital sense 4) communication (as between computers) in which there is no timing requirement for transmission and in which the start of each character is individually signaled by the transmitting device
asynchronously
adverb
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Microsoft announced a GitHub Copilot coding agent — which acts as a fully asynchronous coding agent that can write, run and test code — that the analyst believes could attract more productivity-hungry customers.
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Outdated telemedicine laws in 10 states further limit care, requiring audio or video visits even when asynchronous consultations would suffice.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Through interactive assignments, virtual labs, and asynchronous discussions, students engage deeply with course materials.
—Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Establishing core hours and incorporating tools that facilitate asynchronous work will be essential.
—Dee Coakley, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Outdated telemedicine laws in 10 states further limit care, requiring audio or video visits even when asynchronous consultations would suffice.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Through interactive assignments, virtual labs, and asynchronous discussions, students engage deeply with course materials.
—Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Establishing core hours and incorporating tools that facilitate asynchronous work will be essential.
—Dee Coakley, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for asynchronous
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“Asynchronous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asynchronous. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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