interface

Noun
  1. (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases) (synset 103583604)
    referred to in: physical chemistry - the branch of chemistry dealing with the physical properties of chemical substances
    is a type of: surface - the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
    subtypes: oil-water interface - an interface forming the boundary between the non-miscible liquids oil and water
  2. (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 (synset 106587403)
    referred to in: computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
    is a type of: computer program, computer programme, program, programme - (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
    subtypes:
    • cli, command line interface - a user interface in which you type commands instead of choosing them from a menu or selecting an icon
    • graphical user interface, gui - a user interface based on graphics (icons and pictures and menus) instead of text; uses a mouse as well as a keyboard as an input device
    same as: user interface
  3. The overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other (synset 105772776)
    "the interface between chemistry and biology"
    is a type of: convergence, intersection, overlap - a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
  4. (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) (synset 103583825)
    referred to in: computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
    is a type of: computer circuit - a circuit that is part of a computer
    subtypes:
    • parallel interface, parallel port - an interface between a computer and a printer where the computer sends multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously
    • serial port - an interface (commonly used for modems and mice and some printers) that transmits data a bit at a time
    • scsi, small computer system interface - interface consisting of a standard port between a computer and its peripherals that is used in some computers
    same as: port

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