1. interface(n = noun.artifact) - (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases);
is a kind of surface
has particulars: oil-water interface
Derived form adjective interfacial1
2. interface(n = noun.communication) user interface - (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system;
is a kind of computer program, computer programme, program, programme
has particulars: cli, command line interface, graphical user interface, gui
3. interface(n = noun.cognition) - the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other; "the interface between chemistry and biology"
is a kind of convergence, intersection, overlap
4. interface(n = noun.artifact) port - (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals);
is a kind of computer circuit
has particulars: parallel interface, parallel port, serial port, scsi, small computer system interface
1. a surface forming a common boundary between two things, especially between two fluids. [WordNet 1.5]
2. hardware that links one device with another (especially a computer). [WordNet 1.5]
3. That part of a computer program which controls the way a program interacts with a user; the manner of inputting and outputting of data, and the way information is presented on a computer monitor; also called
interface, n. & v.
--n.
1 esp. Physics a surface forming a common boundary between two regions.
2 a point where interaction occurs between two systems, processes, subjects, etc. (the interface between psychology and education).
3 esp. Computing an apparatus for connecting two pieces of equipment so that they can be operated jointly.
--v.tr. & intr. (often foll. by with) connect with (another piece of equipment etc.) by an interface.
command line interface, graphical user interface, musical instrument digital interface, oil-water interface, parallel interface, small computer system interface, user interface