buffer

Meanings

Plural: buffers

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
• (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
• a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
• an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
• Someone or something that buffs (polishes and makes shiny).
• A machine with rotary brushes, passed over a hard floor to clean it.
• Someone or something that buffs (polishes and makes shiny).
• A machine for polishing shoes and boots.
• A boxer.
• Anything used to isolate or minimize the effect of one thing on another.
• A solution used to stabilize the pH (acidity) of a liquid, such as by resisting a change in pH when an acid or alkali is added.
• Anything used to isolate or minimize the effect of one thing on another.
• Anything used to maintain slack or isolate different objects.
• Anything used to isolate or minimize the effect of one thing on another.
• A routine or storage medium used to compensate for a difference in rate of flow of data, or time of occurrence of events, when transferring data from one device to another.
• Anything used to isolate or minimize the effect of one thing on another.
• A device on trains and carriages designed to cushion the impact between them.
• Anything used to isolate or minimize the effect of one thing on another.
• The barrier placed at the end of the track to absorb the impact of a train that fails to stop.
• Anything used to isolate or minimize the effect of one thing on another.
• An isolating circuit, often an amplifier, used to minimize the influence of a driven circuit on the driving circuit.
• Anything used to isolate or minimize the effect of one thing on another.
• A portion of memory set aside to temporarily store data, often before it is sent to an external device or as it is received from an external device.
• Anything used to isolate or minimize the effect of one thing on another.
• A buffer zone (such as a demilitarized zone) or a buffer state.
• Anything used to isolate or minimize the effect of one thing on another.
• A reserve of funds set aside for use only when adverse circumstances prevail.
• Anything used to isolate or minimize the effect of one thing on another.
• A gap that isolates or separates two things.
• The chief boatswain's mate.
• A good-humoured, slow-witted fellow, usually an elderly man.
• A dog.

Verb

• add a buffer (a solution)
  • "buffered saline solution for the eyes"
• protect from impact
• To use a buffer or buffers; to isolate or minimize the effects of one thing on another.
• To use a buffer or buffers; to isolate or minimize the effects of one thing on another.
• To queue up (an input) so that it is performed immediately once it is possible.
• To store (data) in memory temporarily while it is awaiting processing.
• To maintain the acidity of a solution near a chosen value by adding an acid or a base.

Adjective Satellite

• of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather

Adj

• Comparative form of buff: more buff.

Synonyms

buff, buffer storage, buffer store, buffer zone, cowcatcher, cushion, fender, pilot, polisher, soften

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