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How to pronounce buffer
Say it like this: /ˈbʌfəɹ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does buffer mean?
nounSomeone or something that buffs (polishes and makes shiny).
A machine for polishing shoes and boots.
A boxer.
“Such a buffer as Donnelly, / Ereland never again will see.”
verbTo use a buffer or buffers; to attempt to isolate or minimize the effects of one thing or another.
To queue up (an input) so that it is performed immediately once it is possible.
“Some games let you buffer jumps—if you hold the jump button mid-air, your character will jump as soon as they touch the ground.”
To store (data) in memory temporarily while it is awaiting processing.
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