buffer
word
Definition
A buffer is something that protects or separates two things, often by reducing the impact, or in technology, a temporary storage area in computers to handle data smoothly.
Usage & Nuances
'Buffer' is common in both everyday and technical contexts. In daily life, it means something that cushions shock (like a physical safety buffer). In computer science, it refers to temporary data storage. Not to be confused with 'bumper' (car part) or 'buffering' (process of loading).
Example Sentences
We put a soft buffer on the wall to stop people from getting hurt.
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The computer uses a buffer to manage data before saving it to the disk.
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Trees act as a buffer against the wind near the house.
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Let’s add a buffer between meetings so we have time to rest.
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If your internet is slow, the video might stop to buffer for a while.
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The city park works as a buffer zone between traffic and homes.
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