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Full sync

A full sync is a synchronization process that compares and updates all data between systems or data stores to resynchronize them completely, rather than transferring only changed data.

In plain English

It checks the entire set of data on both sides, not just recent changes. It then updates items as needed so the systems or data stores are brought back into complete alignment.

In context

Here, "Full sync" communicates that the run is the complete kind of synchronization, covering all data between the connected systems or data stores rather than only changes.

Situation
Connecting integrations, syncing data, and running imports or exports
What it communicates
option or progress label for a complete sync run

Meaning limits

The term itself identifies the scope of the synchronization only, not the timing or method used.

Examples

“After the mismatch was discovered, they ran a full sync instead of sending only the changed records.”

Core meaning

“The reconciliation started with a full sync of the source and target data stores.”

In context

  • synchronization process Broader Term

    A full sync is one kind of synchronization process.

  • incremental sync Contrast

    An incremental sync is limited to changed data, unlike a full sync.