Buffering

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun

1
The use of a buffer. countable, uncountable
"Based on these requirements, the most practical bufferings for intrabuilding cabling are tight buffer and composite buffer. Both of these buffering designs are readily connectorized and offer small bend radii […]"

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of buffer form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

antacid feedback offsetting

Example

"New research concludes buffering people from financial shocks may help keep them from resorting to risky behaviors that spread the virus."

Related phrases

double buffering multiple buffering pause buffering triple buffering w-buffering z-buffering

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