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Buffer and Mark

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.
  • An inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track.
  • 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)
  • A power tool used to buff surfaces.
  • A cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact.
  • An implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring.

verb

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

adjective

  • Of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather.
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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.

mark

noun

  • A number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance. )
    • usage: "she made good marks in algebra"; "grade A milk"; "what was your score on your homework"
  • A distinguishing symbol.
    • usage: "the owner's mark was on all the sheep"
  • A reference point to shoot at.
    • usage: "his arrow hit the mark"
  • A visible indication made on a surface.
    • usage: "some previous reader had covered the pages with dozens of marks"; "paw prints were everywhere"
  • The impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember.
    • usage: "it was in London that he made his mark"; "he left an indelible mark on the American theater"
  • A symbol of disgrace or infamy."And the Lord set a mark upon Cain-Genesis
  • Formerly the basic unit of money in Germany.
  • Apostle and companion of Saint Peter; assumed to be the author of the second Gospel.
  • A person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of.
  • A written or printed symbol (as for punctuation. )
    • usage: "his answer was just a punctuation mark"
  • A perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened. )
    • usage: "he showed signs of strain"; "they welcomed the signs of spring"
  • The shortest of the four Gospels in the New Testament.
  • An indication of damage.
  • A marking that consists of lines that cross each other.
  • Something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal.
    • usage: "the new advertising campaign was a bell ringer"; "scored a bull's eye"; "hit the mark"; "the president's speech was a home run"

verb

  • Attach a tag or label to.
    • usage: "label these bottles"
  • Designate as if by a mark.
    • usage: "This sign marks the border"
  • Be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense.
    • usage: "His modesty distinguishes him from his peers"
  • Mark by some ceremony or observation.
    • usage: "The citizens mark the anniversary of the revolution with a march and a parade"
  • Make or leave a mark on.
    • usage: "the scouts marked the trail"; "ash marked the believers' foreheads"
  • To accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful.
    • usage: "He denounced the government action"; "She was stigmatized by society because she had a child out of wedlock"
  • Notice or perceive.
    • usage: "She noted that someone was following her"; "mark my words"
  • Mark with a scar.
    • usage: "The skin disease scarred his face permanently"
  • Make small marks into the surface of.
    • usage: "score the clay before firing it"
  • Establish as the highest level or best performance.
    • usage: "set a record"
  • Make underscoring marks.
  • Remove from a list.
    • usage: "Cross the name of the dead person off the list"
  • Put a check mark on or near or next to.
    • usage: "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items"; "mark off the units"
  • Assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation.
    • usage: "grade tests"; "score the SAT essays"; "mark homework"
  • Insert punctuation marks into.
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
MÁrk is a masculine given name
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