English · Science & Technology
interface
/ˈɪn.tərˌfeɪs/
[/ˈɪn.tərˌfeɪs/]
connection point
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A point or system where two things meet and interact, especially between a user and a machine.
Example
The new interface is so intuitive that users need almost no training to start.
The new interface is so intuitive that users need almost no training to start.
Etymology
Coined in the 1880s from 'inter-' and 'face'; the computing sense dominated from the 1960s.
How & Where It’s Used
Central to software design, hardware, and human-computer interaction.