buffer
noun
Definitions of buffer noun
protection
- Countable
something or someone that provides protection from potential harm or negative impacts.
I purchased a property to act as a buffer against the effects of inflation.
The river serves as a natural buffer between the city and the industrial zone.
He acted as a buffer between the two parties during negotiations, reducing friction.
- Countable
a device at the front and rear of a train, or at the end of a railway line, that absorbs impact to prevent or minimize damage.
The buffers on the train absorbed the impact during the collision, protecting the passengers.
The train suffered more damage than expected because of the malfunctioning buffer.
Engineers are inspecting the buffer at the end of the track to ensure safety.
- CountableUncountable
a substance that helps to maintain a stable pH in a solution by resisting changes in acidity or alkalinity.
This buffer effectively prevents the solution from becoming too acidic.
In chemical experiments, buffers are crucial for maintaining a stable reaction environment.
We use a buffer to ensure the pH of the culture medium stays within an appropriate range.
extra supply
- Countable
an additional quantity of resources maintained by a company to avoid shortages or interruptions in supply.
The company maintains extra inventory as a buffer to handle peak demand.
Establishing a buffer stock is essential to cope with potential supply chain disruptions.
We need a buffer stock to ensure that the production line does not halt due to material shortages.
man
- Countableold-fashioned
a foolish or rather silly elderly man.
That old buffer is saying inappropriate things again.
He is an old buffer, but he has a kind heart.
Don’t pay attention to him; he's just a silly old buffer.
verb
Definitions of buffer verb
provide protection
- Transitive
to act as a protection against harm or negative impacts.
This policy is designed to buffer vulnerable groups from economic shocks.
The company increased its reserves to buffer against potential future losses.
The organization aims to buffer the community from the effects of extreme weather events.
store information
- TransitiveIntransitive
to store data temporarily in a computer's memory while processing or transferring it.
The computer is buffering the video to ensure smooth playback.
During download, data is buffered to prevent loss.
Due to slow internet speed, the video has to buffer for a while.