interface

/ˈɪntəfeɪs/ noun [C]

Definition

› IT the way in which information is made available to the user on the screen of a computer, mobile phone, etc.: A user-friendly shopping interface is essential if you want to encourage customers to buy online. a user/computer/software interface

› the point at which two different systems, activities, etc. have an influence on each other: interface between sth and sth the interface between business and Governmentinterface with sth The decision is based on the need to create a more efficient interface with our customers.

› IT a connection between two pieces of electronic equipment: a network interface card/controller

→ See also graphical user interface, GUI

(Definition of interface noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)