genlock

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noun

A technique whereby the video output of one source, or a specific reference signal, is used to synchronize other sources.

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Meanings

noungenlock (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebroadcastingA technique whereby the video output of one source, or a specific reference signal, is used to synchronize other sources.
verbgenlock (third-person singular simple present genlocks, present participle genlocking, simple past and past participle genlocked)

present singular third person genlocks · participle present genlocking · participle past genlocked · past genlocked

  1. transitiveTo synchronize in this manner.

Origin

Short for generator lock.

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APA

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MLA

“genlock.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/genlock. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “genlock,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/genlock.

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