end user

American  

Or end-user

noun

1. the ultimate user for whom a machine, as a computer, or product, as a computer program, is designed.

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end user British  

noun

1. 1. (in international trading) the person, organization, or nation that will be the ultimate recipient of goods, esp such as arms or advanced technology

   2. ( as modifier )

      an end-user certificate

2. computing the ultimate destination, such as a program or operator, of information that is being transferred within a system

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Etymology

Origin of end user

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

"Legality is the Pentagon's responsibility as the end user," the official said, adding that the department "has only given out lawful orders."

From Barron's

Another point he made, on a post-earnings-report conference call with analysts, is that software will actually be a big end user of AI.

From MarketWatch

Platforms like Cowork can help the SaaS players deliver more value to their customers and end users get the most out of that software, according to White.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said the added costs are generally borne by end users and consumers, "contributing to higher prices and, ultimately, inflationary pressure".

From BBC

“For AI to to see the step function change in productivity, there has to be a benefit to the end user.”

From MarketWatch