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Defenition of the word buffer

    • Defenition of the word buffer

      • A device for lessening the force with which a moving object strikes something.
      • A region of memory used to temporarily hold data while it is being moved from one place to another.
      • an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
      • add a buffer to; of solutions; "buffered saline solution for the eyes"
      • (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 cushion-like device that reduces shock due to contact
      • a power tool used to buff surfaces
      • protect from impact; "cushion the blow"
      • an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
      • an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
      • add a buffer (a solution); "buffered saline solution for the eyes"
      • a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
      • a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
      • (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
      • add a buffer (a solution)
      • protect from impact

    Synonyms for the word buffer

      • barrier
      • buff
      • buffer storage
      • buffer store
      • buffer zone
      • bulwark
      • bumper
      • cowcatcher
      • cushion
      • defend
      • defense
      • fender
      • holding area
      • memory
      • pilot
      • polisher
      • protect
      • safeguard
      • shield
      • shock absorber
      • soften
      • storage area

    Similar words in the buffer

      • buffer
      • buffer's

    Meronymys for the word buffer

      • auto
      • automobile
      • buffing wheel
      • car
      • engine
      • locomotive
      • locomotive engine
      • machine
      • motorcar
      • railway locomotive
      • RAM
      • random access memory
      • random memory
      • random-access memory
      • read/write memory

    Hyponyms for the word buffer

      • cache
      • frame buffer
      • keyboard buffer
      • memory cache
      • print buffer

    Hypernyms for the word buffer

      • chemical compound
      • compound
      • device
      • frame
      • framework
      • framing
      • implement
      • memory device
      • modify
      • power tool
      • storage device
      • zone

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