Synonyms for
Interface
Definition
The point where two systems, subjects, organizations, etc. meet and interact with each other.
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Common collocations
- user interface
- graphical interface
- software interface
- interface design
- interface between
- network interface
- interface card
- application programming interface
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Usage note
Primarily used in computing and technical contexts to describe a point where two systems, subjects, organizations, etc., meet and interact. Can also refer to a shared boundary or connection.
Example sentences
- The interface between the two countries is a heavily guarded border.
- The interface of the new software is user-friendly.
- The interface between the customer and the company needs improvement.
- The interface of the car's dashboard is confusing.
- The interface between the teacher and student is important for effective learning.
Quotes
"The computer can't tell you the emotional story. It can give you the exact mathematical design, but what's missing is the eyebrows." - Frank Zappa
"I think it's fair to say that personal computers have become the most empowering tool we've ever created. They're tools of communication, they're tools of creativity, and they can be shaped by their user." - Bill Gates
"Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important." - Bill Gates