interface
pronunciation
How to pronounce interface in British English:
UK [ˈɪntəfeɪs]
How to pronounce interface in American English:
US [ˈɪntərfeɪs]
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- Noun:
- (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases)
- (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
- the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other
- (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)
Word Origin
- interface
- 1882 (n.), 1967 (v.), from inter- + face. Related: Interfaced; interfacing.
Example
- 1. Altering the interface of input fields will confuse users .
- 2. It 's an interface they know and love .
- 3. Shutterborg shines with its eye-candy interface .
- 4. Somebody really thought-out this user interface .
- 5. When has an interface ever been witty ?