Interfaces Meaning in English

word · lemma: interface

US

ˈɪnɝˌfeɪsɪz/, /ˈɪntɝˌfeɪsɪz

IN-er-FAY-siz

UK

ˈɪntəfˌeɪsɪz

IN-tuh-FAY-siz

Definition

Points where two systems, subjects, or devices meet and interact. In technology, an 'interface' often refers to the way a user or system communicates with software or hardware.

Usage & Nuances

'Interface' is widely used in IT, engineering, and design. Plural 'interfaces' often means different user screens, methods, or connection points between systems. Collocations: 'user interfaces', 'programming interfaces', 'network interfaces'. Not usually used for human interactions outside technical fields.

• Spanish: interfaz - interfaces (tecnología)
• Portuguese (BR): interface - interfaces (tecnologia)
• Portuguese (PT): interface - interfaces (tecnologia)
• Chinese (Simplified): 界面
• Chinese (Traditional): 介面
• Hindi: इंटरफेस
• Arabic: واجهة - واجهات (تقنية)
• Bengali: ইন্টারফেসসমূহ
• Russian: интерфейсы
• Japanese: インターフェース
• Vietnamese: giao diện
• Korean: 인터페이스
• Turkish: arayüzler
• Urdu: انٹرفیسز
• Indonesian: giao diện

Example Sentences

Modern apps have multiple interfaces for different tasks.

basic

Some devices use touch interfaces instead of buttons.

basic

Engineers design interfaces so systems can work together.

basic

I find some software interfaces really confusing to navigate.

natural

Developers often discuss how their APIs' interfaces should look.

natural

Our IT team managed to connect the two systems thanks to compatible interfaces.

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