interface
1 of 2noun
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
interfacial
ˌin-tər-ˈfā-shəl
adjective interface
2 of 2verb
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
Example Sentences
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
Jessica Roy, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 By implementing a user interface design in account creation that clearly delineates the risks and responsibilities, budding vloggers who intend to feature children in their videos can be better informed. WIRED, 27 Aug. 2022 This was the hipster brand of eyeglasses, and the user interface was geared toward the young techie. Next Avenue, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Similarly, the 12-inch central touchscreen's user interface is more effective than impressive, with the navigation system feeling clunky and a little old-fashioned. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2022 Nor has the Prime Video streaming service provided localized content slates or user experience, such as subtitles or a local-language user interface, in Southeast Asia. Patrick Frater, Variety, 31 July 2022 The user interface in the production vehicle will be based on a new version of the Mini OS, which for the first time is built on the Android Open Source Project software. Jeremy White, Wired, 26 July 2022 To that end, Microsoft continues to add, remove, and generally experiment with Windows 11's features and user interface via its Insider Preview channels. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 21 July 2022 Lucid has done a good job with the user interface, keeping most functions from being buried too far into endless menus, although the position of the lower tablet makes keeping eyes on the road difficult. Laura Burstein, Robb Report, 19 July 2022 Amanda Florian, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2022 To do that, organizations need detailed knowledge of all the applications that interface with and offer access to that data. Gavin Garbutt, Forbes, 19 July 2022 Most apps don't correctly interface with the new media player, and this is after a six-month beta period. Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022 Blending local input with broader ecosystem level resource management is manageable at the state level, and a central office can also interface with nearby state’s OREC leaders for cross-pollenating ideas and solutions. Kenji Haroutunian, Outside Online, 21 Nov. 2017 This one, if anything, has a more awkward first act, as our heroes interface with the Guardians of the Galaxy, who seem to have wandered in from their own metaverse and, frankly, should have stayed there. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 July 2022 The most basic way that humans use natural language to interface with machines is through search. Rob Toews, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2022 In the digital space, there are many adaptive and assistive technologies in use, some of them with frankly amazing abilities—but very often the solutions are partial, or don’t interface well with each other. Eamon Mcerlean, Forbes, 6 May 2022 Patterns emerge over time of how people interface with each other, machines, chatbots and applications. Gene Chao, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2021 See More
Noun
This particular scam is in part due to an issue with Venmo’s user interface: There is no way to manually decline, refuse or cancel a payment. Jessica Roy, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 By implementing a user interface design in account creation that clearly delineates the risks and responsibilities, budding vloggers who intend to feature children in their videos can be better informed. WIRED, 27 Aug. 2022 This was the hipster brand of eyeglasses, and the user interface was geared toward the young techie. Next Avenue, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Similarly, the 12-inch central touchscreen's user interface is more effective than impressive, with the navigation system feeling clunky and a little old-fashioned. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2022 Nor has the Prime Video streaming service provided localized content slates or user experience, such as subtitles or a local-language user interface, in Southeast Asia. Patrick Frater, Variety, 31 July 2022 The user interface in the production vehicle will be based on a new version of the Mini OS, which for the first time is built on the Android Open Source Project software. Jeremy White, Wired, 26 July 2022 To that end, Microsoft continues to add, remove, and generally experiment with Windows 11's features and user interface via its Insider Preview channels. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 21 July 2022 Lucid has done a good job with the user interface, keeping most functions from being buried too far into endless menus, although the position of the lower tablet makes keeping eyes on the road difficult. Laura Burstein, Robb Report, 19 July 2022 Verb
Dunn, 26, created Enabled Play so that everyone — including his younger brother with a disability — can interface with technology in a natural and intuitive way. Amanda Florian, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2022 To do that, organizations need detailed knowledge of all the applications that interface with and offer access to that data. Gavin Garbutt, Forbes, 19 July 2022 Most apps don't correctly interface with the new media player, and this is after a six-month beta period. Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022 Blending local input with broader ecosystem level resource management is manageable at the state level, and a central office can also interface with nearby state’s OREC leaders for cross-pollenating ideas and solutions. Kenji Haroutunian, Outside Online, 21 Nov. 2017 This one, if anything, has a more awkward first act, as our heroes interface with the Guardians of the Galaxy, who seem to have wandered in from their own metaverse and, frankly, should have stayed there. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 July 2022 The most basic way that humans use natural language to interface with machines is through search. Rob Toews, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2022 In the digital space, there are many adaptive and assistive technologies in use, some of them with frankly amazing abilities—but very often the solutions are partial, or don’t interface well with each other. Eamon Mcerlean, Forbes, 6 May 2022 Patterns emerge over time of how people interface with each other, machines, chatbots and applications. Gene Chao, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1882, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Verb
1962, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Phrases Containing interface
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. Schwaninterfaces
verb
as in combines
to connect or become connected; to connect by means of an interface interface a machine with a computer Synonyms & Similar Words
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