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Word

GUI

Phoneticsgui

Definition

n. Stands for Graphical User Interface. The visual part of a computer program that you interact with using a mouse or touch. It uses icons, menus, and windows instead of just text commands.

n. Abbreviation for Graphical User Interface. A type of user interface that allows people to interact with electronic devices through graphical icons and visual indicators. Pronounced as either an initialism (G-U-I) or an acronym (gooey).

Examples

“The new software has a very clean GUI.”

“Modern operating systems rely on a GUI to make complex file management tasks accessible to non-technical users.”

“While power users often prefer the speed of a command-line interface, most casual consumers require a well-designed GUI to navigate the features of a modern application effectively.”

Examples

simple

“The new software has a very clean GUI.”

contextual

“Modern operating systems rely on a GUI to make complex file management tasks accessible to non-technical users.”

complex

“While power users often prefer the speed of a command-line interface, most casual consumers require a well-designed GUI to navigate the features of a modern application effectively.”

Usage

Often functions as an attributive noun in phrases like 'GUI design' or 'GUI elements'.

Domain

Computing

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Level
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Frequent
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