Buffer and Level

buffer

noun

Chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH. (
A neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict.
- synonyms: buffer zone
An inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track.
- synonyms: fender, cowcatcher, pilot
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)
- synonyms: buffer storage, buffer store
A power tool used to buff surfaces.
- synonyms: polisher
A cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact.
- synonyms: fender
An implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring.
- synonyms: buff

verb

Add a buffer (a solution. )
- usage: "buffered saline solution for the eyes"
Protect from impact.
- usage: "cushion the blow"
- synonyms: cushion, soften

adjective

Of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather.
- synonyms: buff

(n.) One who polishes with a buff.
(n.) A pad or cushion forming the end of a fender, which receives the blow; -- sometimes called buffing apparatus.
(n.) A good-humored, slow-witted fellow; -- usually said of an elderly man.
(n.) A wheel for buffing; a buff.
(n.) 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.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

anything that stands between two other things. For example, an inventory' BUFFER' would be additional inventory over and above committed or planned inventory. The inventory buffer will act as an inventory reserve to ensure that sufficient inventory is available when and if required, i. E., the buffer inventory stands between committed inventory and' out-of-stock' status.

level

noun

A position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality.
- usage: "a moderate grade of intelligence"; "a high level of care is required"; "it is all a matter of degree"
- synonyms: degree, grade
A relative position or degree of value in a graded group.
- usage: "lumber of the highest grade"
- synonyms: grade, tier
A specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process.
- usage: "a remarkable degree of frankness"; "at what stage are the social sciences"
- synonyms: degree, stage, point
Height above ground.
- usage: "the water reached ankle level"; "the pictures were at the same level"
Indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid.
- synonyms: spirit level
A flat surface at right angles to a plumb line.
- usage: "park the car on the level"
- synonyms: horizontal surface
An abstract place usually conceived as having depth.
- usage: "a good actor communicates on several levels"; "a simile has at least two layers of meaning"; "the mind functions on many strata simultaneously"
- synonyms: layer, stratum
A structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale.
- usage: "what level is the office on"
- synonyms: floor, storey, story

verb

Aim at.
- usage: "level criticism or charges at somebody"
Tear down so as to make flat with the ground.
- usage: "The building was levelled"
- synonyms: raze, rase, dismantle, tear down, take down, pull down
Make level or straight.
- usage: "level the ground"
- synonyms: flush, even out, even
Direct into a position for use.
- usage: "point a gun"; "He charged his weapon at me"
- synonyms: charge, point
Talk frankly with; lay it on the line.
- usage: "I have to level with you"
Become level or even.
- usage: "The ground levelled off"
- synonyms: level off

adjective

Having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another.
- usage: "a flat desk"; "acres of level farmland"; "a plane surface"; "skirts sewn with fine flat seams"
- synonyms: flat, plane
Not showing abrupt variations."spoke in a level voice"; "she gave him a level look- Louis Auchincloss
- synonyms: unwavering
Being on a precise horizontal plane.
- usage: "a billiard table must be level"
Oriented at right angles to the plumb.
- usage: "the picture is level"
Of the score in a contest.
- usage: "the score is tied"
- synonyms: tied, even

Well balanced; even; just; steady; impartial; as, a level head; a level understanding. [Colloq.].
(a.) Of even tone; without rising or falling inflection.
(n.) Hence, figuratively, a certain position, rank, standard, degree, quality, character, etc., conceived of as in one of several planes of different elevation.
(a.) Even with anything else; of the same height; on the same line or plane; on the same footing; of equal importance; -- followed by with, sometimes by to.
(a.) Even; flat; having no part higher than another; having or conforming to, the curvature which belongs to the undisturbed liquid parts of the earth's surface; as, a level field; level ground; the level surface of a pond or lake.
(a.) Coinciding or parallel with the plane of the horizon; horizontal; as, the telescope is now level.
(v.t.) To make level; to make horizontal; to bring to the condition of a level line or surface; hence, to make flat or even; as, to level a road, a walk or a garden.
(n.) A line or surface to which, at every point, a vertical or plumb line is perpendicular; a line or surface which is everywhere parallel to the surface of still water; -- this is the true level, and is a curve or surface in which all points are equally distant from the center of the earth or rather would be so if the earth were an exact sphere.
(v.i.) To be level; to be on a level with or on an equality with, something; hence, to accord; to agree; to suit.
(v.t.) To bring to a horizontal position, as a gun; hence, to point in taking aim; to aim; to direct.
(v.t.) Figuratively, to bring to a common level or plane, in respect of rank, condition, character, privilege, etc.; as, to level all the ranks and conditions of men.
(n.) A horizontal passage, drift or adit, in a mine.
(v.t.) To bring to a lower level; to overthrow; to topple down; to reduce to a flat surface; to lower.
(n.) A measurement of the difference of altitude of two points, by means of a level; as, to take a level.
(a.) Straightforward; direct; clear; open.
(n.) A horizontal line or plane; that is, a straight line or a plane which is tangent to a true level at a given point and hence parallel to the horizon at that point; -- this is the apparent level at the given point.
(n.) An approximately horizontal line or surface at a certain degree of altitude or distance from the center of the earth; as, to climb from the level of the coast to the level of the plateau and then descend to the level of the valley or of the sea.
(n.) A uniform or average height; a normal plane or altitude; a condition conformable to natural law or which will secure a level surface; as, moving fluids seek a level.
(n.) An instrument by which to find a horizontal line or adjust something with reference to a horizontal line.
(v.i.) To aim a gun, spear, etc., horizontally; hence, to aim or point a weapon in direct line with the mark; fig., to direct the eye, mind or effort, directly to an object.
(v.t.) To adjust or adapt to a certain level; as, to level remarks to the capacity of children.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

Level is used in the context of general equities. Price measure of an indication.

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