interface

/ˈɪntəfeɪs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: interfaces · interfacing · interfaced

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The point of interconnection or contact between entities.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

điểm kết nối hoặc tiếp xúc giữa các thực thể

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Noun

Examples

Public relations firms often serve as the interface between a company and the press.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A thin layer or boundary between different substances or two phases of a single substance.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một lớp mỏng hoặc ranh giới giữa các chất khác nhau hoặc hai pha của một chất

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Noun

Examples

If water and oil are mixed together, they tend to separate, and at equilibrium they are in different strata with an oil-water interface in between.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To construct an interface for.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

xây dựng giao diện cho

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To connect through an interface.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kết nối thông qua giao diện

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “interface” mean?

The point of interconnection or contact between entities.

Is “interface” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.