1. Relating to, on, or at a surface: surface algae in the water. 2. Relating to or occurring on or near the surface of the earth. 3a. Superficial. b. Apparent as opposed to real.
VERB: Inflected forms: sur·faced, sur·fac·ing, sur·fac·es

TRANSITIVE VERB: To provide with a surface or apply a surface to: surface a table with walnut; surface a road with asphalt.
INTRANSITIVE VERB: 1. To rise to the surface. 2. To emerge after concealment. 3. To work or dig a mine at or near the surface of the ground.

I guess they took the data and put varnish on it, then?

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