Buffer - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈbʌfər|
Brit.
|ˈbʌfə|
noun
- (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
- a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
- an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track (syn: cowcatcher, fender, pilot)
- (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system
- a power tool used to buff surfaces (syn: polisher)
- a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact (syn: fender)
- an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) (syn: buff)
- a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
- an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track (syn: cowcatcher, fender, pilot)
- (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system
- a power tool used to buff surfaces (syn: polisher)
- a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact (syn: fender)
- an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) (syn: buff)
verb
- add a buffer (a solution)
buffered saline solution for the eyes
- protect from impact (syn: cushion, soften)Extra examples
The trees help buffer the house from the hot summer sun.
The wall buffers the noise of the traffic.
Eastern Europe was important to Russia as a buffer against the West.
She often had to act as a buffer between father and son.
He's a nice old buffer.
Consumer spending is buffering the effects of the recession.
Word forms
verb
I/you/we/they: buffer
he/she/it: buffers
present participle: buffering
past tense: buffered
past participle: buffered
I/you/we/they: buffer
he/she/it: buffers
present participle: buffering
past tense: buffered
past participle: buffered
noun
singular: buffer
plural: buffers
singular: buffer
plural: buffers
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