interfacing
Systems talking together
Interfacing is a stiff fabric sewn between layers of a garment to add structure and support—commonly in collars, cuffs, and waistbands.
It can be fusible (ironed on) or sew-in.
The term also describes the process of connecting systems or components so they can communicate: The software handles interfacing between the database and the user application.
Fabric inserted between layers
- fusibleAble to be melted
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- facingDirected toward something
- bondingForming close connections
stiffening · lining · woven · nonwoven · knit · lightweight · heavyweight · adhesive
Spoken exchange between parties
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
- interactionReciprocal action between parties
- discourseFormal communication on subjects
correspondence · signaling · transmission · messaging · liaison · mediation · bridging · negotiation
Software communication standard
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- middlewareInter-application bridging software
- integrationCombining into a whole
- interoperabilityCross-platform functional harmony
SDK · wrapper · library · endpoint · gateway · webhook · bridge · handoff
Ship berths or device jacks
- cablesHeavy ropes or wires
- connectorsDevices that join things
- ethernetWired networking standard
- USBDevice connection standard
HDMI · router · modem · adapter · bus · socket · terminal · serial
Edge-only geometric model
- mockupPreliminary design representation
- prototypingMaking preliminary models
- usabilityEase of interaction quality
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
navigation · responsive · accessibility · user experience · touchpoint · dashboard · widget · menu
interlining
Fabric inserted between layers
- fusibleAble to be melted
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- facingDirected toward something
bonding · stiffening · lining · woven · nonwoven · knit · lightweight · heavyweight · adhesive · pressing
dialogue
Spoken exchange between parties
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
- interactionReciprocal action between parties
discourse · correspondence · signaling · transmission · messaging · liaison · mediation · bridging · negotiation · collaboration
API
Software communication standard
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- middlewareInter-application bridging software
- integrationCombining into a whole
interoperability · SDK · wrapper · library · endpoint · gateway · webhook · bridge · handoff · abstraction
ports
Ship berths or device jacks
- cablesHeavy ropes or wires
- connectorsDevices that join things
- ethernetWired networking standard
USB · HDMI · router · modem · adapter · bus · socket · terminal · serial · parallel
wireframe
Edge-only geometric model
- mockupPreliminary design representation
- prototypingMaking preliminary models
- usabilityEase of interaction quality
layout · navigation · responsive · accessibility · user experience · touchpoint · dashboard · widget · menu · gesture
interfacingisolating
Setting apart from contact
disconnecting · decoupling · segregating · insulating · walling off
interfacingseparating
Dividing into parts
disintegrating · fragmenting · partitioning · dividing · detaching
interfacingignoring
Deliberately not noticing
avoiding · bypassing · withdrawing · disengaging · going dark
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