interfacingn.
/ˈɪntəˌfeɪsɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈɪn(t)ərˌfeɪsɪŋ/ The action of interface v.; also concrete (see quot. 1964). Also attributive or as participial adj.
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the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > parts of clothing > [noun] > lining > between fabric and lining
interlining1881
interfacing1964
the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > fact or action of being joined or joining > fact or action of being connected or connecting > [noun] > fact or action of being linked or linking > linking equipment in operation
interlocking1854
interfacing1964
1964 A. P. Margolis Compl. Bk. Tailoring 180 An inter~facing is a reinforcing or shaping fabric used between the outer fabric and the facing or the lining.
1968 J. Ironside Fashion Alphabet 89 Very similar to interlining but interfacing is usually only placed along edges or in collars, cuffs, etc.
1968 Lebende Sprachen 13 4/1 There will be a large or small group, depending on the complexity of the interfacing problems.
1968 Lebende Sprachen 13 104/1 (heading) Terms in pert planning interfacing network.
1969 Physics Bull. Sept. 367/1 The use of a common highway permits many sources and acceptors of data (devices) to be connected to the computer..via the camac compatible modules. This type of interfacing would be unnecessary..if the number of devices were small and the computer had sufficient input-output channels which were already matched to each device.
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