interposer

noun

Definition of interposernext
as in mediator
one who works with opposing sides in order to bring about an agreement I hope that we can resolve this dispute by ourselves, without the help of some outside interposer

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Recent Examples of interposer Rather than placing optical chiplets beside processors, the company is building a photonic interposer that serves as the packaging substrate itself. — IEEE Spectrum, 9 July 2026 For these chips, an additional layer of high-density wiring called an interposer adds tighter interconnections so high-bandwidth memory can mount directly around the chip, effectively eliminating what's often referred to as the memory wall. — Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026 Lightmatter spoke about a 3D interposer which enables an ASIC built with UCIe IP and laser communication as shown in the image below. — Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interposer
  1. mediator
  2. intermediary
  3. broker
  4. buffer
  5. honest broker
  6. negotiator
  7. middleman
  8. intermediate
Noun
  • As a mediator in the Orlando area, the majority of my cases in small claims court were related to debt collection cases initiated by debt collectors.
    — Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The administration has been told by regional mediators that a deal between Iran and Oman on the crucial waterway could be finalized in the coming days, the official said.
    — Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of mediator
Noun
  • The Mexican government has facilitated legal assistance to Salgado’s family and acted as a crucial intermediary.
    — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Cheng’s prescription is direct engagement and the revival of the KMT’s role as an intermediary between two governments that, under two-and-a-half DPP terms, only communicate through warplanes and naval exercises.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of intermediary
Noun
  • Hedge funds, institutions, RIAs, retail traders and brokers are all agreeing the stock looks good at this price.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Price caps overall, though, have received significant pushback from ticket brokers and resale platforms like StubHub, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of broker
Noun
  • An additional 2-foot buffer allows for the homeowner who prefers more of a flood safety cushion and for any minor construction mistakes.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • That eliminates the buffer between starter Elija Lofton, who played through injury all last season, and a pair of talented true freshmen in Israel Briggs and Gavin Mueller.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of buffer
Noun
  • All the while, the US presented itself as an honest broker between London and Tehran.
    — Andrew Arsan, The New York Review of Books, 6 June 2026
  • Everything in the two paragraphs above should disturb any honest broker.
    — Scott Maxwell, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Definition of honest broker
Noun
  • Paraag Marathe, the San Francisco 49ers’ executive VP of football operations and owner Jed York’s right-hand man and chief contract negotiator for nearly a quarter of a century, is stepping aside to focus on Leeds United and Rangers FC.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Today that someone is David Kolen, a thirtysomething labor negotiator from Chicago at Eaux Claires with two friends.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026
Definition of negotiator
Noun
  • Most competitors don’t have their own infrastructure and act more as a middleman between other providers.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • But to keep his business afloat, Drossos is meticulous about stocking meat items that won’t be wasted and partners with local growers to carry specialty Mexican herbs without cutting a profit to a middleman.
    — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of middleman
Noun
  • What is the right combination of short tracks, intermediates, road courses?
    — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • This intermediate can then be chemically transformed into adipic acid, a key component in nylon production.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
Definition of intermediate

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“Interposer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interposer. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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