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
… a new user interface he vows will change the way people use computers.InfoWorld
especially : graphical user interface
abbreviation UI

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Great game variety, exclusive games, live game shows, massive jackpots, and a seamless user interface are just some of the things that help BetMGM stand out in every aspect. Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025 Standard Dodge Charger Daytona features include a 12.3-inch central touchscreen with Dodge’s Uconnect 5 user interface, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Amazon Alex compatibility, and a series of Performance Pages combined with new EV Pages to monitor battery charging and energy flow. Karl Brauer, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 That means larger touch targets, an easy-to-follow user interface, and LTE connectivity out of the box. Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024 In addition to sight and sound, researchers have been trying to add the sensation of human touch and smell via various user interfaces, as well as taste. Ars Technica, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for user interface 

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of user interface was in 1967

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“User interface.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/user%20interface. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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user interface

noun
: software that is designed to allow a computer user to interact with the operating system of a machine or system
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