interface engineering
nounInterface engineering is the work of designing and fixing the places where two things meet and work together.
The team used interface engineering to make the new app talk smoothly with the old system.
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2. In materials science, the study and control of the boundaries between different materials to improve strength or performance.
Interface engineering improved the bond between the metal coating and the plastic surface.
3. The practice of designing how humans and machines interact, focusing on screens, controls, and ease of use.
Good interface engineering made the kiosk simple enough for anyone to use.
4. The process of making two separate computer systems or programs exchange data reliably.
Interface engineering between the payment service and the shop website prevented checkout errors.