user interface

American  

noun

Digital Technology.

1. the interface features through which users interact with the hardware and software of computers and other electronic devices. UI

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Etymology

Origin of user interface

First recorded in 1965–70

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Example Sentences

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user interface

What makes the Duo stand out, analysts say, is the sleek user interface that Apple is known for.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

An edited screenshot of Letterboxd’s user interface replaced the four film posters with a concise four-word appeal: “PLEASE. DON’T. SELL. OUT,” with the “N” in “DON’T” replaced by Netflix’s unmistakable red logo.

From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026

"When making tools for chemists, the user interface matters a lot, and previous tools relied on cumbersome filters and rules," says Andres M Bran, the first author of the Synthegy paper published in Matter.

From Science Daily ● May 5, 2026

It also became one of the early examples of user interface design conventions such as badges, rating buttons, sharing and recommendation features which have largely become standard features across media platforms today.

From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026

This formalized map of article structure allows the user interface design to be uncoupled from the underlying database system, an important step toward interoperability.

From Library of Congress Workshop on Etexts by Library of Congress

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