What is the difference between synchronize and reconcile?

Source of truth

For the synchronize operation, the intent is the source of truth. Misalignments are corrected by updating the network to match the NSP.

If approved misalignments are present, the synchronize operation skips them. For example, if you have two misalignments and have approved one, the synchronize operation will only update the misalignment you have not approved.

For the reconcile operation, the network is the source of truth. The intent is updated in the NSP to match the network.