Interfacing: meaning, definitions and examples

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interfacing

 

[ หˆษชn.tษ™หŒfeษชs.ษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

communication system

Interfacing refers to the process of connecting and communicating between two or more systems, often in the context of technology and electronics. It involves the methods and protocols used to enable data sharing and interaction between different devices or software applications.

Synonyms

connection, integration, linkage.

Examples of usage

  • The interfacing of the computer with the printer was successful.
  • Interfacing in robotics is crucial for sensor data processing.
  • Proper interfacing between software and hardware improves functionality.
Context #2 | Verb

connecting devices

To interface means to connect or interact with a system or component, allowing for communication and functionality. This is commonly used in technology when referring to hardware and software interactions.

Synonyms

connect, integrate, link.

Examples of usage

  • They need to interface the new software with the existing system.
  • The engineers are working to interface the new sensors.
  • It's important to properly interface the applications for seamless usage.

Translations

Translations of the word "interfacing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น interface

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เค‚เคŸเคฐเคซเฅ‡เคธเคฟเค‚เค—

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 term 'interface' originates from the combination of 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'face', which refers to the surface on which two things come together. Originally used in the early 20th century, it gained popularity in the realm of computing and engineering during the mid-20th century. As technology advanced, the concept of interfacing expanded into various fields, particularly in computer science, where it describes the interaction between software components or hardware devices. Over the years, 'interfacing' has evolved to represent a vital aspect of system design, enabling different systems to work together efficiently by providing a means of communication and coordination. This term is now commonly used in various contexts, from simple device connections to complex software integration.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,657, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.