end user

noun

Synonyms of end usernext
: the ultimate consumer of a finished product

Examples of end user in a Sentence

Programmers should always keep the end user in mind when designing a new piece of software.
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When the end user clicked through browser warnings, the servers captured all traffic passing through them. Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026 In order to gain market shares, international streaming platforms had to fill their catalogues and provide a compelling offer to end users, Franke explained. Ed Meza, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026 The defendants and company executives allegedly prepared false documents and communications to show that the company was the end user of the servers. Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026 But the end user remains unknown. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for end user

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1945, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of end user was circa 1945

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“End user.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/end%20user. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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end user

noun
: the ultimate consumer of a finished product

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