interface

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noun

in·​ter·​face ˈin-tər-ˌfās How to pronounce interface (audio)
1
a
: the place at which independent and often unrelated systems meet and act on or communicate with each other
the man-machine interface
b
: the means by which interaction or communication is achieved at an interface
2
: a surface forming a common boundary of two bodies, spaces, or phases
an oil-water interface
interfacial adjective

interface

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verb

interfaced; interfacing; interfaces

transitive verb

1
: to connect by means of an interface
interface a machine with a computer
2
: to serve as an interface for

intransitive verb

1
: to become interfaced
2
: to interact or coordinate harmoniously

Examples of interface in a Sentence

Noun the interface between engineering and science The software has a user interface that's easy to operate. We installed an interface between the computer and the typesetting machine. Verb interface a machine with a computer the point at which the two machines interface
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Its intuitive touchscreen interface allows drivers to manage their favorite apps, music, and more. Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 14 Mar. 2024 With its user-friendly interface, reliability, diverse mining options, and dedicated customer support, Inccrypto stands out as a trusted platform for generating $500 or more per day. Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024 There’s a lot to like about brain-computer interfaces, those sci-fi-sounding devices that jack into your skull and turn neural signals into software commands. Caitlin Kelly, WIRED, 11 Mar. 2024 Its user-friendly interface and robust conversational capabilities drove this rapid adoption, and the popularity of ChatGPT among the general public bled into enterprise AI strategy. George Davis, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Neuralink, billionaire Elon Musk’s side hustle, began brain-computer interface implant long-term trials in human subjects late last month, the third such company to do so. Bradley Brownell / Jalopnik, Quartz, 26 Feb. 2024 In turn, human adaptation to conversational interfaces can revolutionize the user experience by offering personalization, automation, adaptability and efficient problem-solving in the form of a dialogue interface. Ilya Gandzeichuk, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 An interface that generates itself around your needs feels like the next logical step. Allison Johnson, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2024 Mark is only the 10th person in the world implanted with this particular type of brain-computer interface, or BCI. Catherine Thorbecke, CNN, 28 Feb. 2024
Verb
Reddick appeared in all four movies as Charon, the concierge at the Continental hotel, where his character interfaced with Reeves’ titular hitman. Jaden Thompson, Variety, 26 Jan. 2024 The Orbi router also has a 10Gb internet port for interfacing with the latest high-speed fiber Internet services. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 Private elevator and access to underground tunnels that will connect to the stage and the entire resort without interfacing publicly. The Arizona Republic, 6 Feb. 2024 The camera detects whether your door is open, while the Controller box handles the process of interfacing between Wyze's online services and your offline garage door opener. Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 20 June 2023 Those positions that used to be two layers removed from technology five years ago are now directly interfacing with technology, because technology has become more accessible, more integrated in their workflows. Megan Poinski, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024 That was really my way of interfacing with the public. ABC News, 10 Nov. 2023 This includes, for example, making its own determinations on email design, scheduling, graphics, and subject line, and then executing those decisions by interfacing directly with external systems, like customer relationship management (or CRM). François Candelon, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2023 Now, at many airports the airline boarding process interfaces with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Roger Dooley, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1882, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Verb

1962, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of interface was in 1882

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Cite this Entry

“Interface.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interface. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

interface

1 of 2 noun
in·​ter·​face ˈint-ər-ˌfās How to pronounce interface (audio)
1
: a surface forming a common boundary of two bodies, spaces, or phases
an interface between oil and water
2
a
: the place at which independent systems meet and act on or communicate with each other
b
: the ways by which interaction or communication is brought about at an interface
interfacial adjective

interface

2 of 2 verb
1
: to connect or become connected through an interface
2
: to serve as an interface for

Medical Definition

interface

noun
in·​ter·​face ˈint-ər-ˌfās How to pronounce interface (audio)
: a surface forming a common boundary of two bodies, spaces, or phases
interfaces between various tissues such as skin, fatty tissue, and muscleH. P. Schwan
interface transitive verb
interfaced; interfacing
interfacial adjective
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