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 Definitions of interface  [ˈɪn tər ə stɪŋ, -trə stɪŋ, -təˌrɛs tɪŋ]  

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Definition of 'interface' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) interface
a surface regarded as the common boundary of two bodies, spaces, or phases.

2.  interface
the area shared by or linking two or more disciplines or fields of study.

3.  interface
a common boundary or interconnection between systems, equipment, concepts, or people.

4.  interface
something that enables separate and sometimes incompatible elements to coordinate or communicate.

5.  interface
communication or interaction.

6.  interface
computer hardware or software designed to communicate information between hardware devices, between software programs, between devices and programs, or between a computer and a user.

7. (v.t.) interface
to bring into an interface.

8.  interface
to bring together; connect or mesh.

9. (v.i.) interface
to be in an interface.

10.  interface
to function as an interface.

11.  interface
to meet or communicate directly; interact; coordinate.

Etymology:  (1880–85)

Definition of 'interface' Princeton's WordNet 

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

2. (noun) 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. (noun) interface
the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other
"the interface between chemistry and biology"

4. (noun) 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)



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