interfacing

American  

[in-ter-fey-sing] / ˈɪn tərˌfeɪ sɪŋ /

noun

1. a woven or nonwoven material used between the facing facing and outer fabric of a garment, as in the collar and lapels of a jacket, to add body and give support and shape to the garment.

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interfacing British  

/ ˈɪntəˌfeɪsɪŋ /

noun

1. a piece of fabric sewn beneath the facing of a garment, usually at the inside of the neck, armholes, etc, to give shape and firmness

2. another name for interlining

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Etymology

Origin of interfacing

inter- + facing

Example Sentences

He said the date ended with a shared realization: “We’re not interfacing well.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

In our experience, seamless connecting and no cables cluttering the center console are reasons enough to insist on wireless smartphone interfacing.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

The department’s interfacing with federal authorities will be among the many issues that the Police Commission is counting on Barragan to help monitor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2025

In a time where digital communication is almost the new standard, uncovering subtle, non-verbal cues can significantly affect how an individual is perceived in a professional setting when interfacing through a computer screen.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2024

I mean, it’s sweet that he thinks I can keep up with his thoughts on the approaching technological singularity and human-machine interfacing, but yeah.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon