Definitions for buffer
ˈbʌf ərbuf·fer

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. buffernoun

   (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH

2. buffer zone, buffernoun

   a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict

3. fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilotnoun

   an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

4. buffer, buffer storage, buffer storenoun

   (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

5. buffer, polishernoun

   a power tool used to buff surfaces

6. buffer, fendernoun

   a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact

7. buff, bufferverb

   an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

8. bufferverb

   add a buffer (a solution)

   "buffered saline solution for the eyes"

9. cushion, buffer, softenverb

   protect from impact

   "cushion the blow"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. buffernoun

   Someone or something that buffs.

2. buffernoun

   A solution used to stabilize the pH (acidity) of a liquid.

3. buffernoun

   A portion of memory set aside to store data, often before it is sent to an external device or as it is received from an external device.

4. buffernoun

   (mechanical) Anything used to maintain slack or isolate different objects.

5. buffernoun

   A routine or storage medium used to compensate for a difference in rate of flow of data, or time of occurrence of events, when transferring data from one device to another.

6. buffernoun

   A device on trains and carriages designed to cushion the impact between them.

7. buffernoun

   The metal barrier to help prevent trains from running off the end of the track.

8. buffernoun

   An isolating circuit, often an amplifier, used to minimize the influence of a driven circuit on the driving circuit.

9. buffernoun

   In international relations, a buffer zone (such as a demilitarized zone) or a buffer state.

10. bufferverb

    To use a buffer or buffers; to isolate or minimize the effects of one thing on another.

11. bufferverb

    To store data in memory temporarily.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. buffer

   A buffer is a temporary storage area that helps balance or mitigate differences in processing speed, data rate or data sequence between devices, systems or processes. In computing, it is often used to manage data while it is being transferred from one place to another. In chemistry, a buffer is a solution that resists changes in pH when acids or bases are added to it.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Buffernoun

   an elastic apparatus or fender, for deadening the jar caused by the collision of bodies; as, a buffer at the end of a railroad car

2. Buffernoun

   a pad or cushion forming the end of a fender, which receives the blow; -- sometimes called buffing apparatus

3. Buffernoun

   one who polishes with a buff

4. Buffernoun

   a wheel for buffing; a buff

5. Buffernoun

   a good-humored, slow-witted fellow; -- usually said of an elderly man

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Buffer

   buf′ėr, n. a mechanical apparatus for deadening the force of a concussion, as in railway carriages: a fellow, as in 'old buffer.'—n. Buff′er-state, a neutral country lying between two others, whose relations are or may become strained.

CrunchBaseRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Buffer

   Buffer is a smarter way to share pictures, links or videos on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+.Just drop everything worth sharing in your Buffer and it will be posted for you well spaced out over the day, at a better time. It works from anywhere, with lots of app integrations, browser extensions and shortcuts!

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. BUFFER

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Buffer is ranked #78821 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Buffer surname appeared 242 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Buffer.
   
   69.8% or 169 total occurrences were White.
   26% or 63 total occurrences were Black.
   2% or 5 total occurrences were of two or more races.

Matched Categories

1. • Chemistry
   • Compound
   • Computer Science
   • Device
   • Framework
   • Memory Device
   • Modify
   • Power Tool
   • Zone

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Anagrams for buffer »

1. rebuff

How to pronounce buffer?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say buffer in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of buffer in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of buffer in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of buffer in a Sentence

1. David Peterson:

   When you have five or more inches of water in a day or two, it doesn’t buffer the impact of the rain on the soil.

2. Greg Steube:

   Because if he doesn't mention Ukraine at this point, he's absolutely going to have to start with that, given what's going on there. What I'd like to hear is that he's going to reinstitute domestic production of oil, which he's not going to, but that would be a great step to buffer, not only the inflation that we're seeing but the rising prices of oil and gas. We can produce our own domestic supply of that product right here in the United States, and he shut that down on day one of his presidency. That would help on so many different levels. Why are we right now bringing in Russian oil to this country? That's what I'd like to hear.

3. David Peterson:

   When you have five or more inches of water in a day or two, it does n’t buffer the impact of the rain on the soil.

4. Douglas Thisera:

   People who live near mangroves tell us the trees act as a buffer against the wind and heavy rains, breaking their intensity just before they make landfall.

5. Clark Ballew:

   We felt like paid sick time off was an important omissionand not an especially rapacious ask, because of the 60 vote threshold in the Senate, we also know who likely cast a token vote in our favor yesterday because they knew they were insolated from its passage. There was buffer room there for certain politicians who have never supportedour cause before to get a ‘freebie’ there, but railroaders are not dumb. We see that kind of deception everyday from our bosses on the railroad; we don't fall for that.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=buffer
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Buffer
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buffer
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=buffer
6. ^ CrunchBase
   https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/buffer
7. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=buffer