user interface

American

noun

Digital Technology.

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

Example Sentences

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It also became one of the early examples of user interface design conventions such as badges, rating buttons, sharing and recommendation features which have largely become standard features across media platforms today.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

The browser’s design language and user interface resembles Chrome.

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

The old car’s touch-screen user interface was underpowered, slow-witted and limited.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 25, 2025

“Voice is a very natural user interface, as are hand gestures.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025

Abbrev. for `Presentation Manager', an elephantine OS/2 graphical user interface.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.

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