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in·ter·face
 interface
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a plane or surface that represents a common boundary between two bodies or regions.
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the point at which the operation of different systems or the interests of different groups overlap.
an interface between the arts and sciences |
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in computer science, the equipment or programs used to communicate between different systems or programs.
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| definition 4: |
clear or useful communication or interaction.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
interfaces, interfacing, interfaced |
| definition: |
to bring together at a common boundary or interface.
The professor interfaced the two areas of study. |
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intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to be in or act as an interface.
The systems interface at these coordinates.The two disciplines interface poorly. |
| definition 2: |
to communicate, interact, or cooperate.
We need to interface with the sales department. |
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| derivation: |
interfacial (adj.) |
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