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noun
1.
a surface regarded as the common boundary of two bodies, spaces, or phases.
2.
the facts, problems, considerations, theories, practices, etc., shared by two or more disciplines, procedures, or fields of study: the interface between chemistry and physics.
3.
a common boundary or interconnection between systems, equipment, concepts, or human beings.
4.
communication or interaction: Interface between the parent company and its subsidiaries has never been better.
5.
EXPANDa thing or circumstance that enables separate and sometimes incompatible elements to coordinate effectively: The organization serves as an interface between the state government and the public.
6.
COLLAPSEComputers.
a.
equipment or programs designed to communicate information from one system of computing devices or programs to another.
b.
any arrangement for such communication.
verb (used with object)
7.
to bring into an interface.
8.
to bring together; connect or mesh: The management is interfacing several departments with an information service from overseas.
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Interfaces
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
verb (used without object)
9.
to be in an interface.
10.
to function as an interface.
11.
to meet or communicate directly; interact, coordinate, synchronize, or harmonize (often followed by with): The two communications systems are able to interface with each other.
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
interface
1962 (n.), 1967 (v.), from inter- + face.
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Medical Dictionary
interface in·ter·face (ĭn'tər-fās')
n.
A surface forming a common boundary between adjacent regions or bodies.
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Science Dictionary
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