buffer

CEFRC1

/ˈbʌfə/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Something that protects against impact or reduces a harmful effect.

  2. 02

    noun

    A temporary storage area for data or materials.

Examples

  • During the Great Game, Afghanistan was a buffer state.

  • Support from family and friends acts as a buffer against stress.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈbafə(ɹ)/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A boxer.

  2. Someone or something that buffs (polishes and makes shiny).

  3. A machine with rotary brushes, passed over a hard floor to clean it.

More examples

In context

  • We should not use foreign workers as a buffer against Japan's economic slowdown.

  • I keep a savings buffer of three months' worth of living expenses.

  • Such a buffer as Donnelly, / Ereland never again will see.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The software uses a temporary blank to prevent data loss during transfers.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From buff + -er.