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Interface

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Noun

1. interface

(chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases)

2. interface, user interface

(computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system

3. interface

the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other

Example Sentences:
'the interface between chemistry and biology'

4. interface, port

(computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Interface

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noun (ˈɪntəˌfeɪs )
1. chemistry
a surface that forms the boundary between two bodies, liquids, or chemical phases
2. 
a common point or boundary between two things, subjects, etc
3. 
an electrical circuit linking one device, esp a computer, with another
verb (ˌɪntəˈfeɪs )
4. (transitive)
to design or adapt the input and output configurations of (two electronic devices) so that they may work together compatibly
5. 
to be or become an interface (with)
6. 
to be or become interactive (with)

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Interface

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noun
1. 
a plane forming the common boundary between two parts of matter or space
2. 
a point or means of interaction between two systems, disciplines, groups, etc.
3.  Computing
a point or means of interaction between two or more systems, components of a computer system, or the system and a user
verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈinterˌfaced or ˈinterˌfacing
4. 
to sew material (interfacing) between the outer fabric and the facing of (a collar, lapel, etc.) so as to give body or prevent stretching
5. 
to interact with (another system, discipline, group, etc.)

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Interface

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n.
1. A surface forming a common boundary between adjacent regions, bodies, substances, or phases.
2. A point at which independent systems or diverse groups interact: "the interface between crime and politics where much of our reality is to be found" (Jack Kroll).
3. Computers
a. A system of interaction or communication between a computer and another entity such as a printer, another computer, a network, or a human user.
b. A device, such as a cable, network card, monitor, or keyboard, that enables interaction or communication between a computer and another entity.
c. The layout or design of the interactive elements of a computer program, an online service, or an electronic device.
v. (ĭn′tər-fās) in·ter·faced, in·ter·fac·ing, in·ter·fac·es
v.tr.
1. To join by means of an interface.
2. To serve as an interface for.
v.intr.
1. To serve as an interface or become interfaced.
2. Usage Problem To interact or coordinate smoothly: "Theatergoers were lured out of their seats and interfaced with the scenery" (New York Times).

The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition copyright ©2018 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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