in·ter·face
ˈin-tər-ˌfās 
1
a
: the place at which independent and often unrelated systems meet and act on or communicate with each other
the man-machine interface
b
: the means by which interaction or communication is achieved at an interface
2
: a surface forming a common boundary of two bodies, spaces, or phases
an oil-water interface
interfaced; interfacing; interfaces
1
: to connect by means of an interface
interface a machine with a computer
2
: to serve as an interface for
Examples of interface in a Sentence
Noun
the interface between engineering and science
The software has a user interface that's easy to operate.
We installed an interface between the computer and the typesetting machine.
Verb
interface a machine with a computer
the point at which the two machines interface
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Matthew Dawson, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Everything that ditty represented reflects the new Lexus interface.
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Alston Lin, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Additionally, a capstone project features students interfacing with real-world governmental and non-governmental agencies operating in Latin America and internships that help students develop their professional networks.
—Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2023
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Noun
The build-up of thick electrolyte interfaces reduces the battery’s cycle life and increases internal resistance, impeding performance, especially at higher charge rates (C-rates).
—Matthew Dawson, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Everything that ditty represented reflects the new Lexus interface.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
Customers interfaced with a human, who then used their skill in prompt engineering to instruct the AI to complete tasks behind the scenes.
—Alston Lin, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Additionally, a capstone project features students interfacing with real-world governmental and non-governmental agencies operating in Latin America and internships that help students develop their professional networks.
—Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2023
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“Interface.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interface. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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interface
1 of 2 noun
in·ter·face
ˈint-ər-ˌfās
1
: a surface forming a common boundary of two bodies, spaces, or phases
an interface between oil and water
2
a
: the place at which independent systems meet and act on or communicate with each other
b
: the ways by which interaction or communication is brought about at an interface
interface
2 of 2 verb1
: to connect or become connected through an interface
2
: to serve as an interface for
Medical Definition
interface
noun
in·ter·face
ˈint-ər-ˌfās
: a surface forming a common boundary of two bodies, spaces, or phases
interfaces between various tissues such as skin, fatty tissue, and muscle—H. P. Schwan
H. P. Schwan
interface
transitive verb
interfaced; interfacing
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