user-friendly
Americanadjective
adjective
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easy to use or understand
a user-friendly dictionary
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(of a computer system) easily operated and understood by means of a straightforward guide in jargon-free language
Other Word Forms
- user-friendliness noun
Etymology
Origin of user-friendly
First recorded in 1980–85
Example Sentences
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Modern options can be attractive—or at least unobtrusive—enough to leave draped over a sofa or chair, and they feature user-friendly timers and detachable, machine-washable fabrics.
Finra, the private, not-for-profit organization that oversees its member brokerage firms, offers the free BrokerCheck tool, which has a user-friendly interface that provides an overview of an adviser’s professional background.
From MarketWatch
The apps are genuinely user-friendly with a clean, modern interface that’s consistent across platforms.
From Salon
By the mid-1990s, with the introduction of the more user-friendly World Wide Web, bulletin boards fell out of favor.
From Salon
Nor is it David Henry Hwang’s user-friendly libretto based on the late Ming Dynasty Chinese classic, “Journey to the West.”
From Los Angeles Times
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