---
id: 671f9590517a747a18b10cad
title: Task 48
challengeType: 22
dashedName: task-48
lang: en-US
---

<!-- (Audio) James: Not yet. The synchronization code hasn't been updated in a while, which might be part of the problem.  -->

# --instructions--

Listen to the audio and complete the sentence below.

# --fillInTheBlank--

## --sentence--

`Not yet. The BLANK code hasn't been BLANK in a while, which might be part of the problem.`

## --blanks--

`synchronization`

### --feedback--

This word refers to the process of aligning or matching the timing of different elements.

---

`updated`

### --feedback--

This word is past participle of a verb, meaning to bring something to the latest version or to make it more current.

# --explanation--

`Synchronization` refers to aligning elements so that they work together at the same time. For example:

`The synchronization of audio and video is crucial for a good viewing experience.` - It emphasizes the importance of aligning audio and video to make the content clear and enjoyable.

`Updated` is past participle of `update`. It means making something current or bringing it to the latest version. For example:

`The software was updated to fix the bugs.` - It indicates that the software was improved to address problems and ensure better performance.

# --scene--

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```
