Interface: meaning, definitions and examples

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interface

 

[ หˆษชntษ™feษชs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

computer

A point of interaction between components, such as a user and a system, a software program and a user, or two software programs.

Synonyms

connection, interaction, link

Examples of usage

  • An interface allows users to interact with the computer system.
  • The interface of the software is user-friendly.
  • The interface between the hardware and software components needs to be seamless.
Context #2 | Noun

design

A point where two systems, subjects, organizations, etc. meet and interact.

Synonyms

intersection, junction, meeting point

Examples of usage

  • The interface between art and technology is evident in this design.
  • The project aims to create a seamless interface between different departments.
  • There is a need for a clear interface between theory and practice.
Context #3 | Verb

communication

To interact or communicate with (a system, program, or device).

Synonyms

communicate, connect, interact

Examples of usage

  • The device interfaces with the computer to transfer data.
  • The software is designed to interface with multiple platforms.
  • It is important for the two systems to interface effectively for seamless communication.

Translations

Translations of the word "interface" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น interface

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เค‚เคŸเคฐเคซเคผเฅ‡เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnittstelle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ antarmuka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝั‚ะตั€ั„ะตะนั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ interfejs

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒณใ‚ฟใƒผใƒ•ใ‚งใƒผใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท interface

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ interfaz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arayรผz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธํ„ฐํŽ˜์ด์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุงุฌู‡ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozhranรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozhranie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽฅๅฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vmesnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐmรณt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝั‚ะตั€ั„ะตะนั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒคแƒ”แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ interfeys

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ interfaz

Etymology

The word 'interface' originated from the Latin word 'interfacies', which means 'connection' or 'interaction'. It was first used in the 1880s to describe the point of interaction between different components or systems. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various fields such as computing, design, and communication, highlighting the importance of seamless interaction and connectivity.

See also: deface, efface, face, facet, facing, preface.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,741, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.