What is the meaning of interface?

noun

  • Chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases. ()
  • Computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system.
  • The overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other.
    • usage: "the interface between chemistry and biology"
  • Computer science. ( computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)).
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