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interfaces

 

[ หˆษชntษ™rfeษชsษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computer programming

Interfaces in computer programming refer to a set of methods that a class must implement. They define a contract for what methods a class must have, without specifying how those methods are implemented. Interfaces allow for polymorphism and help in achieving abstraction.

Synonyms

contract, protocol, specification

Examples of usage

  • By implementing the interface, the class promises to have certain methods available.
  • Interfaces are used to define a common behavior that multiple classes can share.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

In technology, interfaces can also refer to the point of interaction between two systems or entities. It can be a physical or virtual connection that allows for communication or interaction.

Synonyms

connection, interaction, link

Examples of usage

  • The USB interface allows devices to connect and transfer data.
  • The user interface of a software application determines how users interact with the program.

Translations

Translations of the word "interfaces" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น interfaces

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เค‚เคŸเคฐเคซเฅ‡เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnittstellen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ antarmuka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝั‚ะตั€ั„ะตะนัะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ interfejsy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒณใ‚ฟใƒผใƒ•ใ‚งใƒผใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท interfaces

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ interfaces

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arayรผzler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธํ„ฐํŽ˜์ด์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุงุฌู‡ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozhranรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozhrania

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽฅๅฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vmesniki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐmรณt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝั‚ะตั€ั„ะตะนัั‚ะตั€

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ interfeyslษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ interfaces

Etymology

The word 'interface' originated in the mid-19th century from the Latin word 'interfacies', which means 'interfacing'. It was initially used in the field of engineering to describe the common boundary or connection between different components. Over time, the term expanded to encompass various fields such as technology and computer programming.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,113 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.