HyperDic: interface

English > 4 senses of the word interface:
NOUNartifactinterface(chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids / liquids or chemical phases)
communicationinterface, 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
cognitioninterfacethe overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other
artifactinterface, 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)
interface > pronunciation
Soundsih'nerfey.s; ih'nterfey.s
Rhymesace / ACE ... workplace: 67 rhymes with eys...
English > interface: 4 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaning(chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids / liquids or chemical phases).
Categoryphysical chemistryThe branch of chemistry dealing with the physical properties of chemical substances
Narroweroil-water interfaceAn interface forming the boundary between the non-miscible liquids / liquids oil and water
BroadersurfaceThe extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
Spanishinterfaz
Catalaninterfície
Adjectivesinterfacialrelating to or situated at an interface
English > interface: 4 senses > noun 2, communication
Meaning(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.
Synonymuser interface
Categorycomputer science, computingThe branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
Narrowercommand line interface, CLIA user interface in which you type commands instead of choosing them from a menu or selecting an icon
graphical user interface, GUIA user interface based on graphics (icons and pictures and menus) instead of text
Broaderprogram, programme, computer program, computer programme(computer science) a sequence / sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
Spanishinterfaz de usuario, interfaz
Catalaninterfície d'usuari
English > interface: 4 senses > noun 3, cognition
MeaningThe overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other.
Example"the interface between chemistry and biology"
Broaderoverlap, convergence, intersectionA representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
English > interface: 4 senses > noun 4, artifact
Meaning(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).
Synonymport
Categorycomputer science, computingThe branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
Narrowerparallel interface, parallel portAn interface between a computer and a printer / printer where the computer sends multiple bits of information to the printer / printer simultaneously
serial portAn interface (commonly used for modems and mice and some printers / printers) that transmits data a bit at a time
small computer system interface, SCSIinterface consisting of a standard / standard port between a computer and its peripherals that is used in some computers
Broadercomputer circuitA circuit that is part of a computer
Spanishinterficie

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