asynchronous
adjective
asyn·chro·nous
(ˌ)ā-ˈsiŋ-krə-nəs 
-ˈsin-
1
: not simultaneous or concurrent in time : not synchronous
asynchronous sound
2
: of, used in, or being digital (see digital sense 4) communication (as between computers) in which there is no timing requirement for transmission and in which the start of each character is individually signaled by the transmitting device
asynchronously
adverb
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What Is Eye Muscle Surgery? Eye muscle surgery is a minimally invasive procedure in which an ophthalmologist (eye surgeon) loosens, tightens, or relocates one or more of the eye muscles to correct for structural issues (e.g., those that lead to asynchronous movement or atypical positioning).
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Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 1 June 2024
Some employers are trying to work with this slacking trend rather than against it, instituting flexible work policies in the summer including shorter Friday hours, more work-from-home options, and asynchronous schedules or four-day workweeks.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 29 May 2024
The Merits of Asynchronous Work Adopting asynchronous work practices has opened up new avenues for flexibility and richer contributions from team members.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2024
Singapore is enshrining work flexibility into law—employees will be permitted to request condensed workweeks, remote options, and asynchronous schedules starting Dec. 1 this year.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024
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Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 1 June 2024
Some employers are trying to work with this slacking trend rather than against it, instituting flexible work policies in the summer including shorter Friday hours, more work-from-home options, and asynchronous schedules or four-day workweeks.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 29 May 2024
The Merits of Asynchronous Work Adopting asynchronous work practices has opened up new avenues for flexibility and richer contributions from team members.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2024
Singapore is enshrining work flexibility into law—employees will be permitted to request condensed workweeks, remote options, and asynchronous schedules starting Dec. 1 this year.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Asynchronous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asynchronous. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.
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