in·ter·face
ˈin-tər-ˌfās 
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
interfaced; interfacing; interfaces
1
: to connect by means of an interface
interface a machine with a computer
2
: to serve as an interface for
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
Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
One of the group’s videos posted in mid-January, however, shows what appears to be a screen recording that captures the hackers’ manipulation of software interfaces for the control systems of water utilities in the Texas towns of Abernathy and Muleshoe.
—Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
With the top-notch mobile interface, bettors can easily navigate through over 30 sports markets, including a wide range of popular and niche sports, as well as a surprisingly robust esports scene.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
How Light Moves in a Photonic Crystal At certain wavelengths determined by the groove spacing, light refracts through and partially reflects off each interface.
—Susumu Noda, IEEE Spectrum, 14 Apr. 2024
This one is made of velvety, body-safe silicone with a two-button interface for breezy use and is best enjoyed with a touch of lube.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 31 Mar. 2024
Sometimes, the best evaporative humidifier is one with a simple interface that just gets the job done.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2024
The device, known as a brain-computer interface, records and transmits brain activity with the goal of enabling paralyzed people to control a computer.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 28 Mar. 2024
While the technology could be applied to any part of the body where biomedical researchers aim to monitor physiological activity, the primary goal is use in a brain-machine interface that can probe a large region of the brain, says Nurmikko.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Mar. 2024
IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 2024
The common barriers that exist when interfacing two disparate systems are effectively removed from the equation.
—Suren Avunjian, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
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
Noun
An exquisite wedding dress worn in the 1930s by Jazz Age New York socialite and actress Natalie Potter will be brought to life with an interactive interface specially designed for the show by OpenAI.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
One of the group’s videos posted in mid-January, however, shows what appears to be a screen recording that captures the hackers’ manipulation of software interfaces for the control systems of water utilities in the Texas towns of Abernathy and Muleshoe.
—Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
With the top-notch mobile interface, bettors can easily navigate through over 30 sports markets, including a wide range of popular and niche sports, as well as a surprisingly robust esports scene.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
How Light Moves in a Photonic Crystal At certain wavelengths determined by the groove spacing, light refracts through and partially reflects off each interface.
—Susumu Noda, IEEE Spectrum, 14 Apr. 2024
This one is made of velvety, body-safe silicone with a two-button interface for breezy use and is best enjoyed with a touch of lube.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 31 Mar. 2024
Sometimes, the best evaporative humidifier is one with a simple interface that just gets the job done.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2024
The device, known as a brain-computer interface, records and transmits brain activity with the goal of enabling paralyzed people to control a computer.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 28 Mar. 2024
While the technology could be applied to any part of the body where biomedical researchers aim to monitor physiological activity, the primary goal is use in a brain-machine interface that can probe a large region of the brain, says Nurmikko.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Mar. 2024
Verb
That signal is then passed to a photodetector that translates it into an electronic one that can interface with other devices.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 2024
The common barriers that exist when interfacing two disparate systems are effectively removed from the equation.
—Suren Avunjian, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
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
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interface
1 of 2 noun
in·ter·face
ˈint-ər-ˌfās
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
interface
2 of 2 verb1
: 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
: a surface forming a common boundary of two bodies, spaces, or phases
interfaces between various tissues such as skin, fatty tissue, and muscle—H. P. Schwan
H. P. Schwan
interface
transitive verb
interfaced; interfacing
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