Interfaced: meaning, definitions and examples

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interfaced

 

[ ˈɪntərfeɪst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

computer science

To interface means to connect or interact with a system, device, or program. It is commonly used in computer science to describe the means by which different systems communicate. This can refer to hardware components connecting to software or to software systems interacting with each other. An interface facilitates transmission of information and can be user-friendly or more technical, depending on the audience.

Synonyms

connect, integrate, link

Examples of usage

  • The new software was designed to interface seamlessly with existing systems.
  • She interfaced the old printer to the new computer successfully.
  • Developers must ensure that different applications can interface properly.

Translations

Translations of the word "interfaced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interfaciado

🇮🇳 इंटरफेस किया हुआ

🇩🇪 schnittstellengebunden

🇮🇩 berinteraksi

🇺🇦 інтерфейсний

🇵🇱 interfejsowy

🇯🇵 インターフェースされた

🇫🇷 interfacé

🇪🇸 interfazado

🇹🇷 arayüzlü

🇰🇷 인터페이스된

🇸🇦 متصل بواجهة

🇨🇿 rozhraní

🇸🇰 rozhraním

🇨🇳 接口的

🇸🇮 vmesni

🇮🇸 tengdur

🇰🇿 интерфейспен

🇬🇪 ინტერფეისური

🇦🇿 interfeysli

🇲🇽 interfazado

Word origin

The term 'interface' originally stems from the combination of two Latin roots: 'inter-', meaning 'between', and 'facere', meaning 'to make or do'. Its use as a noun emerged in the late 19th century in the field of physical sciences, particularly to describe the point of interaction between two distinct bodies. The term 'interfaced' as a verb gained traction in the 20th century during the rise of computer technology, where it began to encapsulate the interactions between hardware and software or between different software systems. By the 1970s and 1980s, with the development of user interfaces and networked computing, 'interfaced' became a critical concept in the tech lexicon, reflecting the growing complexity and interconnectivity of computer systems. As technology has evolved, the definitions and applications of 'interfaced' have expanded, now encompassing a wide array of interactions in various technology contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,608, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.