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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

buffer

/ˈbʌfər/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does buffer mean?

noun, verb

A region of air surrounding an object that reduces the effect of turbulence or shock; a device or system that stores or regulates the flow of something, such as data or energy.

Example

"The plane's buffer helped to reduce the impact of the turbulence."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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