Buffer and Undo

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.

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.

verb

• Cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect.
  • usage: "I wish I could undo my actions"
• Deprive of certain characteristics.
  • synonyms: unmake
• Cause the ruin or downfall of.
  • usage: "A single mistake undid the President and he had to resign"
• Cause to become loose.
  • usage: "undo the shoelace"; "untie the knot"; "loosen the necktie"
  • synonyms: untie, loosen
• Remove the outer cover or wrapping of.
  • usage: "Let's unwrap the gifts"; "undo the parcel"
  • synonyms: unwrap

• (v.t.) To reverse, as what has been done; to annul; to bring to naught.
• (v.t.) To loose; to open; to take to piece; to unfasten; to untie; hence, to unravel; to solve; as, to undo a knot; to undo a puzzling question; to undo a riddle.
• (v.t.) To bring to poverty; to impoverish; to ruin, as in reputation, morals, hopes or the like; as, many are undone by unavoidable losses, but more undo themselves by vices and dissipation or by indolence.