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Synonyms

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


Etymology

Origin of user interface

First recorded in 1965–70

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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

Tesla is currently releasing 14.3.2, which includes some user interface enhancements.

From Barron's May 3, 2026

In 2007, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings moved Netflix away from physical rentals with an accessible, intuitive user interface to stream movies and TV shows.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 14, 2026

There are, however, ways to integrate these services into your graphical user interface.

From Big Dummy's Guide to the Internet by Electronic Frontier Foundation

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