translationlayer
nounUK /trænzˈleɪʃən ˈleɪə/
US /trænzˈleɪʃən ˈleɪər/
A translation layer is a part that helps two different computer programs talk to each other.
The app uses a translation layer so old games can run on the new console.
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2. A piece of software that changes data from one format into another.
The translation layer converted the image file so the website could display it.
3. A system that lets devices with different languages or rules work together.
The translation layer between the two networks kept messages flowing smoothly.
4. In business, a team or process that explains technical ideas to non-experts.
Her group acted as a translation layer between the engineers and the sales team.