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Meaning of
buffer
in English
buffer
us
/ˈbʌfər/
uk
/ˈbʌfər/
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Lemma:
buff
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Plural
buffers
Past Tense
buffered
Participle Verb
buffering
Third Person Singular
buffers
Definitions
Noun
a
substance
to
stabilize
pH
levels
;
minimize
effects
a
device
to
cushion
impact
(
trains
,
etc
.)
a
temporary
memory
space
to
hold
and
process
data
a
device
to
absorb
shock
or
maintain
separation
; (
mechanical
context
)
an
amplifier
minimizing
circuit
influence
a
barrier
absorbing
train
impact
a
zone
to
separate
conflicting
areas
a
reserve
for
emergency
funding
;
temporary
data
storage
a
reserve
fund
for
adverse
circumstances
a
gap
separating
two
things
;
isolating
Compounds / Phrases
buffer beam