Buffer vs. Buffet

Buffernoun

Someone or something that buffs.

Buffernoun

(chemistry) A solution used to stabilize the pH (acidity) of a liquid.

Buffernoun

(computing) A portion of memory set aside to store data, often before it is sent to an external device or as it is received from an external device.

Buffernoun

(mechanical) Anything used to maintain slack or isolate different objects.

Buffernoun

(telecommunications) A routine or storage medium used to compensate for a difference in rate of flow of data, or time of occurrence of events, when transferring data from one device to another.

Buffernoun

(rail) A device on trains and carriages designed to cushion the impact between them.

Buffernoun

(rail) The metal barrier to help prevent trains from running off the end of the track.

Buffernoun

An isolating circuit, often an amplifier, used to minimize the influence of a driven circuit on the driving circuit.

Buffernoun

A buffer zone (such as a demilitarized zone) or a buffer state.

Buffernoun

(colloquial) A good-humoured, slow-witted fellow, usually an elderly man.

Buffernoun

(figurative) A gap that isolates or separates two things.

Bufferverb

To use a buffer or buffers; to isolate or minimize the effects of one thing on another.

Bufferverb

(computing) To store data in memory temporarily.

Bufferverb

(chemistry) To maintain the acidity of a solution near a chosen value by adding an acid or a base.

Buffernoun

An elastic apparatus or fender, for deadening the jar caused by the collision of bodies; as, a buffer at the end of a railroad car.

Buffernoun

One who polishes with a buff.

Buffernoun

A wheel for buffing; a buff.

Buffernoun

A good-humored, slow-witted fellow; - usually said of an elderly man.

Buffernoun

a substance or mixture of substances which can absorb or neutralize a certain quantity of acid or base and thus keep the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a solution (as measured by pH) relatively stable. Sometimes the term is used in a medical context to mean antacid.

Buffernoun

a data storage device or portion of memory used to temporarily store input or output data until the receiving device is ready to process it.

Buffernoun

any object or person that shields another object or person from harm, shock, or annoyance; as, the President's staff is his buffer from constant interruptions of his work.

Bufferverb

to add a buffer{5} to (a solution), so as to reduce unwanted fluctuation of acidity.

Buffernoun

an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH

Buffernoun

an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

Buffernoun

(computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system

Buffernoun

a power tool used to buff surfaces

Buffernoun

a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to contact

Buffernoun

an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

Bufferverb

add a buffer (a solution);

Bufferverb

protect from impact;

Buffetnoun

A counter or sideboard from which food and drinks are served or may be bought.

Buffetnoun

Food laid out in this way, to which diners serve themselves.

Buffetnoun

A small stool; a stool for a buffet or counter.

Buffetnoun

A blow or cuff with or as if with the hand, or by any other solid object or the wind.

Buffetnoun

A low stool; a hassock.

Buffetverb

(transitive) To strike with a buffet; to cuff; to slap.

Buffetverb

to aggressively challenge, denounce, or criticise.

Buffetverb

To affect as with blows; to strike repeatedly; to strive with or contend against.

Buffetverb

To deaden the sound of (bells) by muffling the clapper.

Buffetnoun

A cupboard or set of shelves, either movable or fixed at one side of a room, for the display of plate, china, etc., a sideboard.

Buffetnoun

A counter for food or refreshments.

Buffetnoun

A restaurant containing such a counter, as at a railroad station, or place of public gathering.

Buffetnoun

A meal set out on a buffet[2], arranged so that guests may serve themselves and choose those items that they desire; as, a buffet dinner. Diners usually take a plate provided and move in a line past the items on the buffet[2], placing those items they desire on the plate, to be eaten at some convenient place.

Buffetnoun

A blow with the hand; a slap on the face; a cuff.

Buffetnoun

A blow from any source, or that which affects like a blow, as the violence of winds or waves; a stroke; an adverse action; an affliction; a trial; adversity.

Buffetnoun

A small stool; a stool for a buffet or counter.

Buffetverb

To strike with the hand or fist; to box; to beat; to cuff; to slap.

Buffetverb

To affect as with blows; to strike repeatedly; to strive with or contend against; as, to buffet the billows.

Buffetverb

To deaden the sound of (bells) by muffling the clapper.

Buffetverb

To exercise or play at boxing; to strike; to smite; to strive; to contend.

Buffetverb

To make one's way by blows or struggling.

Buffetnoun

a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers

Buffetnoun

a meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves

Buffetnoun

usually inexpensive bar

Buffetverb

strike against forcefully;

Buffetverb

strike, beat repeatedly;

Buffet

A buffet can be either a sideboard (a flat-topped piece of furniture with cupboards and drawers, used for storing crockery, glasses, and table linen) or a system of serving meals in which food is placed in a public area where the diners serve themselves. A form of service à la française, buffets are offered at various places including hotels, restaurants, and many social events.