interface

The screens, buttons, or other controls that let you use a machine or program.

• The app has a simple interface.
• I prefer the new interface with larger buttons.
• Can you change the language of the interface?

Common phrases: user interface, simple interface, interface design

A connection that lets different systems, devices, or groups exchange information or work together.

• The interface connects two systems.
• Data passes through a wireless interface.
• Engineers checked the interface between the devices.

How to use it: interface between A and B (We tested the interface between the computer and the sensor.)

Similar words: connection, link

Common phrases: network interface, hardware interface, interface between systems

Code that lists the operations another part of a program must provide.

• This class implements an interface.
• The interface defines three methods.
• Several classes can use the same interface.

Common phrases: implement an interface, interface definition, shared interface

To connect things so they can exchange information or work together.

• These devices interface with the computer.
• We interfaced the sensor with our software.
• Can the new system interface with our database?

How to use it: interface with something (The software interfaces with several types of printer.); interface A with B (We need to interface the device with the central system.)

Similar words: connect, link

Common phrases: interface with something, interface two systems

To meet someone and discuss work or exchange information.

• We should interface with the sales team.
• The managers interfaced before the launch.
• Can we interface tomorrow to discuss the proposal?

How to use it: interface with someone (She interfaces with clients every week.)

Similar words: meet, confer

Common phrases: interface with someone, interface with colleagues