adapter

Vocabulary Word

Definition

An 'adapter' allows two different systems to work together. Examples include a physical device, like a plug for different wall sockets, or a computer program that helps two different software systems to share information.

Examples in Different Contexts

In film, an 'adapter' can refer to a person who adapts a story from one medium, like a book, into another, like a movie script. A film producer might note, 'We hired an acclaimed adapter to transform the novel into a screenplay.'

Practice Scenarios

Electronics

Scenario:

Many customers are traveling internationally and need a solution for charging their devices in different countries.

Response:

A universal power adapter would be an ideal solution as it will allow customers to use their devices worldwide without issues.

Software

Scenario:

The tasks of interfacing our modern software and the established legacy system are daunting.

Response:

An adapter design pattern can facilitate interoperability between the newer software and the legacy system.