1. (noun) interface
(chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases)
Synonyms: port, user interface
2. (noun) interface, user interface
(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
Synonyms: port, user interface, interface
3. (noun) interface
the overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other
Synonyms: port, user interface
4. (noun) interface, port
(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)
Synonyms: port, larboard, interface, user interface, port wine, porthole, embrasure
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