A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered healthy for women over age 20 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. BMI ranges are the same for men and women over age 20, but they differ by age and sex for children and teenagers.
SHARE SHARE TWEET EMAIL. In general usage, a buffer is something that serves as a protective barrier. There are at least two different meanings for the word in electronics vernacular. A buffer in circuit design is an amplifier that provides an interface between mismatched circuit elements. In computer science, the term refers to a memory device used for temporary storage.
An adapter is a physical device that allows one hardware or electronic interface to be adapted (accommodated without loss of function) to another hardware or electronic interface. In a computer, an adapter is often built into a card that can be inserted into a slot on the computer's motherboard.