zone vs buffer

zone and buffer both are nouns.

zone and buffer both are verbs.

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

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

zone: an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic
buffer: a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict

Other hyponyms of zone include buffer zone, combat area, combat zone, danger zone, demilitarized zone, DMZ, drop zone, dropping zone, kill zone, killing zone, strike zone, tidal zone, promotion zone.

zone (noun)	buffer (noun)
(anatomy) any encircling or beltlike structure	a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features	a power tool used to buff surfaces
an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic	an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
any of the regions of the surface of the Earth loosely divided according to latitude or longitude	(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

zone (verb)	buffer (verb)
separate or apportion into sections	add a buffer (a solution)
regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns	protect from impact

Difference between zone and buffer

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