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Vocabulary Entry
buffer
|noun • noun • noun • verb
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N
noun
A cushion or layer that reduces impact or protects against harm.
Example Sentences
"The foam buffer protected the package."
"A buffer softened the blow."
"The helmet acted as a buffer."
N
noun
A person or thing that lessens conflict or tension between others.
Example Sentences
"She served as a buffer between the two teams."
"The mediator was a useful buffer."
"His calm words were a buffer in the argument."
N
noun
An area of memory used to hold data temporarily.
Example Sentences
"The app stores data in a buffer."
"The buffer filled up quickly."
"Clear the buffer before copying more files."
V
verb
To lessen or soften the effect of something.
Example Sentences
"The hedge buffered the wind."
"Savings can buffer unexpected costs."
"The walls buffered the noise."