buffer vs print buffer

print buffer vs buffer

buffer and print buffer both are nouns.

buffer is a verb but print buffer is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
buffer	Yes	No	Yes	No
print buffer	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, print buffer is a hyponym of buffer; that is, print buffer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than buffer:

buffer: (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system
print buffer: a buffer that stores data until the printer is ready

Other hyponyms of buffer include cache, memory cache, frame buffer, keyboard buffer.

buffer (noun)	print buffer (noun)
a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact	a buffer that stores data until the printer is ready
a power tool used to buff surfaces
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
(computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system
an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
(chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH

buffer (verb)	print buffer (verb)
add a buffer (a solution)
protect from impact

Difference between buffer and print buffer

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