buffering
ˈbʌfərɪŋ
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Definition of buffering - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
data storageTECH.temporarily storing data to ensure smooth playbackTECH.
  • The video is buffering to prevent interruptions.
caching storing
2.
protectionproviding protection or cushioning
  • The buffering layer absorbs the shock.
protective shielding

Noun

technologyTECH.temporary storing of data to prevent interruptionsTECH.
  • Buffering helps videos play smoothly without stopping.
blister burn
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Origin of buffering

Old English, buffan (to puff)

Examples of buffering in a sentence

  • The game kept buffering during the live stream.
  • The buffering material prevents damage during transport.
  • A buffering zone was created to protect wildlife.
  • A few seconds of buffering ruined the first chorus of the livestream.
  • The app increased buffering to keep the navigation maps responsive offline.

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  1. French:en mémoire tampon, tamponnage, ...
  2. German:Datenspeicherung, Pufferung, ...
  3. Italian:in fase di buffering, buffering, ...
  4. Spanish:almacenamiento temporal, almacenamiento en búfer, ...
  5. Portuguese:em carregamento, bufferização, ...
  6. Chinese:缓冲, 缓冲处理, ...
  7. Japanese:バッファリング中, バッファリング, ...
  8. Arabic:مُخَزَّن مُؤَقَّتًا, تَخْزِين مُؤَقَّت, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּטְעִינָה, קִבּוּץ, ...
  10. Russian:временное хранение данных, буферизация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:буферизація, буферування, ...
  12. Hindi:बफरिंग, बफ़रिंग, ...
buffer
ˈbʌfər

Definition of buffer - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
impact reductionlessen the impact of something
  • She buffered the criticism with a smile..
cushion mitigate
2.
technologyTECH.store data temporarily in memoryTECH.
  • The program buffers the video for smooth playback.
cache store

Noun

1.
shock reductiondevice reducing shock or impact
  • The car's bumper acts as a buffer during collisions.
cushion damper shock absorber
2.
technologyTECH.temporary storage area in computingTECH.
  • Data is held in a buffer before processing.
cache store
3.
chemistryTECH.solution stabilizing pH levelsTECH.
  • The buffer in the solution kept the pH constant.
neutralizer stabilizer
4.
politicsneutral zone to prevent conflict
  • The buffer zone helped maintain peace between the countries.
barrier cushion safeguard

Adjective

protectionacting as a protective barrier
  • The buffer zone acted as a buffer area.
guarding protective shielding
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Images of buffer

  • buffer: device reducing shock or impact
    device reducing shock or impact

Expressions with buffer

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lessen the impact of something negative
He tried to buffer the blow by offering a sincere apology.
tool used to make nails smooth and shiny
She used a nail buffer to polish her nails.
tank in a system that holds extra fluid to smooth flow changes
The factory installed a buffer tank to stabilize the chemical feed process.
intermediate sheet or film that protects surfaces or reduces harmful contact
A buffer layer was added to prevent cracks in the coating.
temporary storage area for data awaiting processing
The buffer store holds data until the processor is ready..
area providing protection between states
The buffer zone reduced tensions between the neighboring nations.

Origin of buffer

Latin, bufo (toad)

Examples of buffer in a sentence

  • He tried to buffer the blow with kind words.
  • The app buffers images to load faster.
  • Audio files are buffered before playback starts.
  • The chemist buffered the solution to prevent changes.
  • To buffer the pH, they added more base.
  • Gamers often buffer actions for efficiency.

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  1. French:amortir, tampon, ...
  2. German:abfedern, Puffer, ...
  3. Italian:attutire, ammortizzatore, ...
  4. Spanish:amortiguar, amortiguador, ...
  5. Portuguese:amortecer, amortecedor, ...
  6. Chinese:缓冲, 缓冲器, ...
  7. Japanese:緩和する, 緩衝材, ...
  8. Arabic:خَفَّفَ, مُمْتَصّ صَدَمات, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְמַתֵּן, בּוֹלֵם זַעֲזוּעִים, ...
  10. Russian:ослабить, буфер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пом'якшити, амортизатор, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रभाव कम करना, बफर, ...

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