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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The user interface is similar to the Files app on iPad and iPhone.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
The app looks convincing, complete with logos and familiar user interface elements.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The oven has a knob-free design with a single touchscreen user interface, with a top unit that functions as a microwave, convection, thermal, or halogen cooker, and a bottom that offers steaming options.
—Jessica Klein, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Many systems are often difficult to navigate, with cumbersome user interfaces and features hidden behind opaque menus or hidden in system settings and preferences.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
The app looks convincing, complete with logos and familiar user interface elements.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The oven has a knob-free design with a single touchscreen user interface, with a top unit that functions as a microwave, convection, thermal, or halogen cooker, and a bottom that offers steaming options.
—Jessica Klein, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Many systems are often difficult to navigate, with cumbersome user interfaces and features hidden behind opaque menus or hidden in system settings and preferences.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for user interface
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“User interface.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/user%20interface. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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