user interface
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of user interface
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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She thinks iPods have become popular again because of their "beautiful design" and the way the music player is "the first bit of technology really catering to humans with a less cluttered user interface".
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
With vibe coding lowering the barriers to entry, customers are paying for the unique data instead of the software user interface, Esfahani said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 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
The user interface will show prices for contracts across platforms, and identify the best available price for orders across the exchanges, including fees, according to Interactive Brokers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Abbrev. for `Presentation Manager', an elephantine OS/2 graphical user interface.
From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Guy L. Steele
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