Simple meaning
What does Buffering mean?
Buffering means a short wait while data loads before playing smoothly.
Dictionary definition
A short wait while data loads before playing smoothly.
Example sentences
Buffering in a sentence
easy
We saw the word buffering in a school technology activity.
medium
The reading passage explained buffering using simple digital examples.
hard
In the article, buffering helped describe how online tools and data systems work together.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
offlinenot connected to a network or online service
manualdone by people instead of automated systems
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Buffering word family
Base word
buffering
noun
buffering
Base form.
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What does buffering mean?
Buffering is used to describe a short wait while data loads before playing smoothly.
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