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The Meaning of interface

  • (noun) (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases)
  • (noun) (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
  • (noun) the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other; "the interface between chemistry and biology"
  • (noun) (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system

Synonyms

user interface , port

Rhymes

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