Isochronous

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Happening at regular intervals; isochronal..

Definitions by Sense

1. Happening at regular intervals; isochronal.
2. Happening at the same time; simultaneous.
3. (computing) Of or pertaining to the use of clocks derived from the same clock reference.
4. (computing) Of or pertaining to data associated with time-sensitive applications.

Example Sentences

We observed, on attentive examination, the following phenomena: cough, with sense of constriction in the middle of the chest; orthopnœa, threatening suffocation; face violet coloured; lips swollen; beatings of the jugular veins isochronous with those of the carotid arteries; palpitation; […]

Their entire national telephone network is isochronous, with a clock distribution tree radiating from a single, protected cesium reference clock.

These packets belong to an isochronous voice application and need priority handling.

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