user experience

American  

noun

1. Digital Technology. the perception and response of a person toward design elements of software or digital media while interacting with it. UX

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Etymology

Origin of user experience

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

He said "strict new controls" are in place to improve the user experience, adding soldiers' feedback is "shaping much of what we do next".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Most importantly, the signal from Ternus’ elevation to CEO is that Apple will remain focused on the user experience, which is what keeps them an essential company—and an essential part of any tech portfolio.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Companies like CarboNet and Whetstone Distribution built custom CRMs with AI for better fit and user experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Before working with OverAI, CarboNet’s Schonbrun said he tested different CRM providers, including Salesforce, but often found issues with their overhead and a user experience that was sometimes frustrating for salespeople.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

In internal company correspondence, attacks on the hypocrisy of the music companies and defenses of a democratic communications structure imperceptibly gave way to discussions of "customer base," "user experience," and "saleable demographics."

From The Public Domain Enclosing the Commons of the Mind by Boyle, James