buffer
English Thesaurus
1. an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | implement, |
| definition | : | instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end (noun.artifact) |
2. a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | device, |
| definition | : | an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | auto, automobile, car, machine, motorcar, |
| definition | : | a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine (noun.artifact) |
3. a power tool used to buff surfaces (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | power tool, |
| definition | : | a tool driven by a motor (noun.artifact) |
| part holonym | : | buffing wheel, |
| definition | : | a wheel that is covered with soft material (noun.artifact) |
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 system (noun.artifact)
| hyponym | : | cache, memory cache, |
| definition | : | (computer science) RAM memory that is set aside as a specialized buffer storage that is continually updated; used to optimize data transfers between system elements with different characteristics (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | frame buffer, |
| definition | : | (computer science) a buffer that stores the contents of an image pixel by pixel (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | keyboard buffer, |
| definition | : | a buffer that keeps track of key strokes until the computer is ready to respond to them (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | print buffer, |
| definition | : | a buffer that stores data until the printer is ready (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | ram, random access memory, random memory, random-access memory, read/write memory, |
| definition | : | the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible (noun.artifact) |
| domain category | : | computer science, computing, |
| definition | : | the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures (noun.cognition) |
5. an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | framework, |
| definition | : | a structure supporting or containing something (noun.artifact) |
6. a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict (noun.location)
| hypernym | : | zone, |
| definition | : | an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic (noun.location) |
7. (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH (noun.substance)
| hypernym | : | chemical compound, compound, |
| definition | : | (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight (noun.substance) |
| substance meronym | : | buffer solution, |
| definition | : | a solution containing a buffer (noun.substance) |
| domain category | : | chemical science, chemistry, |
| definition | : | the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions (noun.cognition) |
8. add a buffer (a solution) (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | modify, modify, |
| definition | : | make less severe or harsh or extreme (verb.change) |
9. an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) (noun.artifact)
10. a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | fend, resist, stand, |
| definition | : | withstand the force of something (verb.competition) |
11. a power tool used to buff surfaces (noun.artifact)
12. an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | fend, resist, stand, |
| definition | : | withstand the force of something (verb.competition) |
13. (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH (noun.substance)
| derivation | : | buffer, |
| definition | : | add a buffer (a solution) (verb.change) |
14. add a buffer (a solution) (verb.change)
| derivation | : | buffer, |
| definition | : | (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH (noun.substance) |
15. protect from impact (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | buffer, fender, |
| definition | : | a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | cushioning, padding, |
| definition | : | artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort (noun.artifact) |
16. an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) (noun.artifact)
17. a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | fend, resist, stand, |
| definition | : | withstand the force of something (verb.competition) |
18. a power tool used to buff surfaces (noun.artifact)
19. an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | fend, resist, stand, |
| definition | : | withstand the force of something (verb.competition) |
20. (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH (noun.substance)
| derivation | : | buffer, |
| definition | : | add a buffer (a solution) (verb.change) |
21. add a buffer (a solution) (verb.change)
| derivation | : | buffer, |
| definition | : | (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH (noun.substance) |
22. protect from impact (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | buffer, fender, |
| definition | : | a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | cushioning, padding, |
| definition | : | artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort (noun.artifact) |
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