interfacenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈɪn.tə.feɪs/us/ˈɪn.t̬ɚ.feɪs/a connection between two pieces of electronic equipment, or between a person and a computer:
My computer has a network interface, which allows me to get to other computers.
The new version of the program comes with a much better user interface (= way of showing information to a user) than the original.
a situation, way, or place where two things come together and affect each other:
the interface between technology and tradition
We need a clearer interface between management and the workforce.
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Connecting and combining
- abut
- adjoin
- aggregate
- allied
- amalgamate
- assemblage
- bind
- desegregate
- dovetail
- eclectic
- entwine
- fuse
- fusion
- hitch
- linkage
- lump sb/sth together
- marriage
- marry
- meld
- merge
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interfaceverb
uk/ˈɪn.tə.feɪs/us/ˈɪn.t̬ɚ.feɪs/[ T ] specialized computing to connect two or more pieces of equipment, such as computers:
The computers must be properly interfaced.
[ I ] to communicate with someone, especially in a work-related situation:
We use email to interface with our customers.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Connecting and combining
- abut
- adjoin
- aggregate
- allied
- amalgamate
- assemblage
- bind
- desegregate
- dovetail
- eclectic
- entwine
- fuse
- fusion
- hitch
- linkage
- lump sb/sth together
- marriage
- marry
- meld
- merge
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Operating computers
Communicating & keeping in touch