Meaning & use

buffer

noun·Academic

Something that reduces the impact of a shock, disturbance, or conflict between two things.

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The trees along the fence act as a buffer against noise from the highway.

Her savings served as a financial buffer during the months she was unemployed.

A note on using this word

Common in chemistry for a substance that resists pH change, and in computing for temporary data storage, beyond the general sense.

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