interface

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1. interface - Noun

2. interface - Verb

Meaning

(chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases)

(computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)

the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other

(computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system

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As far as the customer is concerned, the interface is the product. Jef Raskin

An interface is humane if it is responsive to human needs and considerate of human frailties. Jef Raskin

Once the product's task is known, design the interface first; then implement to the interface design. Jef Raskin

A picture is worth a thousand words. An interface is worth a thousand pictures. Ben Shneiderman

This is the Unix philosophy. Write programs that do one thing and do it well. Write programs to work together. Write programs that handle text streams, because that is a universal interface. Doug McIlroy

Mindfulness practice means that we commit fully in each moment to be present; inviting ourselves to interface with this moment in full awareness, with the intention to embody as best we can an orientation of calmness, mindfulness, and equanimity right here and right now. Jon Kabat-Zinn

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