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buffer::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | buffer zone |
| Type of | zone |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | polisher |
| Type of | power tool |
| Derivation | buff |
buffer::noun | Spocien Dictionary
(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
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | buffer storage, buffer store |
| Type of | memory device, storage device |
| Has types | frame buffer, memory cache, cache, keyboard buffer, print buffer |
buffer::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | cowcatcher, fender, pilot |
| Type of | framework, frame |
buffer::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | compound, chemical compound |
Examples of buffer
buffer
Restoration of the surrounding wetlands that buffer hurricane damage is delayed.
From the time.com
The topography provides a natural buffer against any military thrust from Syria.
From the bbc.co.uk
This has been an unintentional buffer zone and the effects have been remarkable.
From the guardian.co.uk
She scoured hardware stores for very fine sandpaper to use in place of a buffer.
From the stltoday.com
When Gore came out and saw those guys in the buffer, he couldn't help but laugh.
From the news-journalonline.com
One way of easing the tension that leads to tailgating is to buffer travel time.
From the washingtonpost.com
Of course, a mowed buffer is OK as long as it isn't getting too much fertilizer.
From the inrich.com
Introduce buffer zones, separating the noisy areas from the quiet ones, he said.
From the timesunion.com
A second, the counter cyclical capital buffer, starts from the end of this year.
From the nbr.co.nz
- (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
- Add a buffer (a solution); "buffered saline solution for the eyes"
- Buffer zone: a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
- Cushion: protect from impact; "cushion the blow"
- Fender: an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
- (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 buffer solution is an aqueous solution consisting of a mixture of a weak acid and its conjugate base or a weak base and its conjugate acid. It has the property that the pH of the solution changes very little when a small amount of strong acid or base is added to it. ...
- A buffer in GIS is a zone around a map feature measured in units of distance or time. A buffer is useful for proximity analysis.
- Buffer is the colloquial title for the senior seaman sailor in a Commonwealth of Nations Navy ship. The formal title is Chief Boatswain's Mate.
