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user

n. countable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈjuzɝ// UK //jˈuːzɐ// us·er Archaic General-service Informal Slang Vulgar

n. a person who uses a specific product, service, or machine. You often hear this word when talking about computers, websites, or apps.

n. a person who operates or interacts with a system, product, or service. Frequently used in technical contexts to distinguish the operator from the developer or administrator.


SIMPLE

The new app is easy for every user to understand.

CONTEXTUAL

The website requires each user to create a unique password to protect their personal data.

COMPLEX

Software developers must prioritize the end user's experience to ensure that complex features remain accessible to those without technical expertise.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English usere, equivalent to use + -er. Cognate with Scots usar, uiser (“user”).

Usage

Often appears in compound nouns like 'user interface' or 'user manual'.

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