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Detailed Synonyms for buffer in English

buffer:

buffer [the ~] nom

  1. the buffer
    the buffer
  2. the buffer
    the buffer; the bumper
  3. the buffer
    the push
    – the act of applying force in order to move something away 1
    • push [the ~] nom
      • he gave the door a hard push1
    the nudge; the thrust; the bumper; the bump; the punch; the blow; the jab; the buffer
    the shove
    – the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something) 1
    • shove [the ~] nom
      • he gave the door a shove1
  4. the buffer
    – an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) 1
    the buffer; the buff
    – an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) 1
  5. the buffer
    – a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact 1
    the buffer; the fender
    – a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact 1
  6. the buffer
    – a power tool used to buff surfaces 1
    the buffer; the polisher
    – a power tool used to buff surfaces 1
  7. the buffer
    – (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 1
    the buffer; the buffer storage; the buffer store
    – (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 1
  8. the buffer
    – an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track 1
    the pilot; the buffer; the fender; the cowcatcher
    – an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track 1
  9. the buffer
    – a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict 1
    the buffer; the buffer zone
    – a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict 1
  10. the buffer
    – (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH 1
    the buffer
    – (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH 1
  11. the buffer
    – An area of memory reserved for temporarily holding data before that data is used by a receiving device or application. Buffering protects against the interruption of data flow. 2
    the buffer
    – An area of memory reserved for temporarily holding data before that data is used by a receiving device or application. Buffering protects against the interruption of data flow. 2
  12. the buffer
    – A quantity of time or materials maintained in the work flow as a cushion against fluctuations in throughput. 2
    the buffer
    – A quantity of time or materials maintained in the work flow as a cushion against fluctuations in throughput. 2

to buffer verbe (buffers, buffered, buffering)

  1. to buffer
    – add a buffer (a solution) 1
    to buffer
    – add a buffer (a solution) 1
    • buffer verbe (buffers, buffered, buffering)
      • buffered saline solution for the eyes1
  2. to buffer
    – protect from impact 1
    to cushion; to buffer; to soften
    – protect from impact 1
    • cushion verbe (cushions, cushionned, cushionning)
      • cushion the blow1
    • buffer verbe (buffers, buffered, buffering)
    • soften verbe (softens, softened, softening)
  3. to buffer
    – To use a region of memory to hold data that is waiting to be transferred, especially to or from input/output (I/O) devices such as disk drives and serial ports. 2
    to buffer
    – To use a region of memory to hold data that is waiting to be transferred, especially to or from input/output (I/O) devices such as disk drives and serial ports. 2
    • buffer verbe (buffers, buffered, buffering)

Conjugations for buffer:

present
  1. buffer
  2. buffer
  3. buffers
  4. buffer
  5. buffer
  6. buffer
simple past
  1. buffered
  2. buffered
  3. buffered
  4. buffered
  5. buffered
  6. buffered
present perfect
  1. have buffered
  2. have buffered
  3. has buffered
  4. have buffered
  5. have buffered
  6. have buffered
past continuous
  1. was buffering
  2. were buffering
  3. was buffering
  4. were buffering
  5. were buffering
  6. were buffering
future
  1. shall buffer
  2. will buffer
  3. will buffer
  4. shall buffer
  5. will buffer
  6. will buffer
continuous present
  1. am buffering
  2. are buffering
  3. is buffering
  4. are buffering
  5. are buffering
  6. are buffering
subjunctive
  1. be buffered
  2. be buffered
  3. be buffered
  4. be buffered
  5. be buffered
  6. be buffered
diverse
  1. buffer!
  2. let's buffer!
  3. buffered
  4. buffering
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

Related Words for "buffer":

  • buffering, buffers

Alternate Synonyms for "buffer":


Related Definitions for "buffer":

  1. an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)1
  2. a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact1
  3. a power tool used to buff surfaces1
  4. (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 system1
  5. an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track1
  6. a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict1
  7. (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH1
  8. add a buffer (a solution)1
    • buffered saline solution for the eyes1
  9. protect from impact1
  10. An area of memory reserved for temporarily holding data before that data is used by a receiving device or application. Buffering protects against the interruption of data flow.2
  11. To use a region of memory to hold data that is waiting to be transferred, especially to or from input/output (I/O) devices such as disk drives and serial ports.2
  12. A quantity of time or materials maintained in the work flow as a cushion against fluctuations in throughput.2

Related Synonyms for buffer