buffer

Meanings

• noun

  A temporary storage area or holding place for data or information.

  - "The computer uses a buffer to store data temporarily before sending it to the printer."
  - "The traffic signal acts as a buffer between the two intersections, allowing traffic to flow smoothly."

• verb

  To store or hold data temporarily.

  - "The computer program buffers the data before writing it to the file."
  - "The musician buffers his performance, waiting for the audience's applause before taking a bow."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbafə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈbʌfɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with buffer
tuffer , ruffler , muffler

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Variants

List of all variants of buffer that leads to same result
buffer , buffered , buffers , buffering , buffer state , buffer states , buffer zone

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Forms

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buffers, buffered

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'bufferen,' meaning to shield or protect.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'buffer' comes from the Middle English word 'bufferen,' which means 'to shield' or 'to protect'.

2. In chemistry, a buffer is a solution that resists changes in pH.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cache: A type of buffer used in computers to store frequently used data for quick access.

2. Firewall: A type of buffer used in computer networks to protect against unauthorized access.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'buffer' is used metaphorically to describe a character or situation that acts as a mediator or intermediary between two opposing forces. In art, the term 'buffer' can refer to a protective coating or layer applied to prevent damage.

How to Memorize "buffer"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a container or holding area filled with data.
   - Visualize the data being temporarily stored before being sent or processed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'buffer' with the idea of a holding place or temporary storage.
   - Think of a buffer as a protective layer or shield.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'B-U-F-F-E-R' to remember the definition: 'B' for buffer, 'U' for temporary, 'F' for storage, 'F' for area, 'E' for holding, and 'R' for place.

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