VSync

[vee-sink]
noun
sincronização vertical
1. A graphics technology that synchronizes the frame rate of a video game or application with the refresh rate of a display monitor to eliminate screen tearing and stuttering
Enabling VSync in the graphics settings reduced screen tearing during fast-paced action scenes.
Ativar a sincronização vertical nas configurações gráficas reduziu o rasgo de tela durante cenas de ação rápida.
2. A feature that caps the frame rate output to match the monitor's refresh rate, typically 60Hz or 144Hz
With VSync enabled at 144Hz, the game runs smoothly without visual artifacts.
Com a sincronização vertical ativada em 144Hz, o jogo funciona perfeitamente sem artefatos visuais.
VSync is a technical term primarily used in gaming and computer graphics contexts. In Brazil and Portugal, both the English term 'VSync' and the Portuguese translation 'sincronização vertical' are used interchangeably in gaming communities, with the English acronym being more prevalent in online forums and technical documentation. This reflects the global nature of gaming culture and technology terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vertical synchronizationframe synchronizationdisplay sync
Antonyms / Antônimos
screen tearinguncapped framerate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sincronização vertical
Standard technical term used in gaming and graphics contexts
Portugal
sincronização vertical
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term consistent across Portuguese-speaking regions
Brazil (Gaming Community)
VSync
Often used in English without translation among gamers and tech enthusiasts

Related Words

Hz (hertz)refresh rateframe rateGPUmonitorscreen tearingFPS (frames per second)

Related Idioms & Phrases

enable/turn on VSync
disable/turn off VSync
VSync causes input lag
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