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interface

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈɪnɝˌfeɪs// UK //ˈɪntəfˌeɪs// in·ter·face

n. the place or way that two different things meet and work together. It often describes how a person uses a computer or how two groups communicate.

n. a point where two systems, subjects, or organisations meet and interact. In computing, it refers to the hardware or software that allows a user to communicate with a machine.


SIMPLE

The new software has a very simple user interface.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager acts as the interface between the design team and the clients to ensure clear communication.

COMPLEX

Successful product design requires a seamless interface between aesthetic appeal and functional utility, ensuring that the user experience remains intuitive despite the underlying technical complexity.

Synonyms
Origin

From inter- (“between”) + face (“shape, figure, form”).

Usage

Commonly used with the preposition 'between' to describe the connection point of two entities.

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