synchroscope

Meaning

1. An instrument that indicates the degree to which two alternating current systems are synchronised with each other; used especially in electricity generation.
2. An instrument used to synchronise the propellers of a twin-engine aircraft.

Synonyms

synchronoscope

synchroniser

synchronizer

synchro-indicator

synchronized indicator

synchro oscilloscope

oscillosynchroscope

synchrometer

synchronism indicator

Translations

synchroniseur

Etymology

From synchro- + -scope, from syn- + chrono- + -scope, from Ancient Greek σύν (sún)+χρόνος (khrónos)+σκοπέω (skopéō).