Word
interface
Meanings
the way a person interacts with a computer program, website, or device
a point where two systems, organizations, or parts meet and communicate
the boundary where two different areas or substances meet
Definition
An interface is a point or system where two things meet and interact, often a way people use software or devices.
An interface is a boundary or connection that allows two different systems, people, or parts of a system to work together. In technology, it often refers to the screens, menus, and controls that let users interact with software or a device. It can also describe the place where two physical or abstract areas meet and influence each other.
Examples
- The new interface is intuitive enough that I learned it in a single afternoon.
- If you customize the interface, you can keep the tools you use most within easy reach.
- He found the interface cluttered, so he switched to a simpler layout for daily work.
- The team redesigned the interface to reduce errors during high-pressure operations.
- They tested the interface with real users before releasing the update to the public.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse interface (the way systems or users interact) with interphase (a stage in cell division).
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