Sync

Sync refers to transferring and merging your data within Salesforce or between Salesforce and a desktop or mobile application. For example, you can sync data between Salesforce objects, like quotes and opportunities, or with external applications, like Microsoft Outlook, Connect Offline, or Salesforce Mobile.

Use sync instead of synchronize or synchronization in general use. You can also use resync.

The following terms are related to whether transactions in a group are executed one at a time (synchronous) or at the same or overlapping times (asynchronous). They should be spelled out:

  • asynchronous
  • asynchronously
  • synchronous