user interface
noun
plural user interfaces
: software that is designed to allow a computer user to interact with the operating system of a machine or system (such as by selecting presented options or entering text commands)
Likewise, the user interface is remarkably unintuitive, requiring a whirlwind of relentless mouse clicking to move, talk, touch, look, or manipulate onscreen objects.—
Scott A. May
Scott A. May… a new user interface he vows will change the way people use computers.—InfoWorld
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But using a separate piece of hardware for the purpose means carrying around yet another thing, charging it, sometimes paying for a cellular subscription for it, and learning a new user interface.
—John Koetsier, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Lasso ultimately determined that Microsoft’s fix involved cutting off access to a special Bing user interface, once available at cc.bingj.com, to the public.
—Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2025
Performance issues, compatibility with web applications and user interface inconsistencies can all negatively impact user experience and hinder implementation.
—Ashish Khanna, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The intuitive user interface further enhances the user experience, making complex robotic control feel surprisingly straightforward and accessible.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
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John Koetsier, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Lasso ultimately determined that Microsoft’s fix involved cutting off access to a special Bing user interface, once available at cc.bingj.com, to the public.
—Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2025
Performance issues, compatibility with web applications and user interface inconsistencies can all negatively impact user experience and hinder implementation.
—Ashish Khanna, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The intuitive user interface further enhances the user experience, making complex robotic control feel surprisingly straightforward and accessible.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
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“User interface.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/user%20interface. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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