user interface
noun
plural user interfaces
: software that is designed to allow a computer user to interact with the operating system of a machine or system (such as by selecting presented options or entering text commands)
Likewise, the user interface is remarkably unintuitive, requiring a whirlwind of relentless mouse clicking to move, talk, touch, look, or manipulate onscreen objects.—
Scott A. May
Scott A. May… a new user interface he vows will change the way people use computers.—InfoWorld
InfoWorldExamples of user interface in a Sentence
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Other services emphasize user interface design and prioritize maps.
—PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
This opens a whole new realm of feedback for interactive user interfaces and immersive touchscreen games.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Feb. 2024
Initially, cryptocurrency transactions involved manual commands in terminals, but the evolution of user interfaces and the emergence of exchanges made digital assets more accessible.
—Tyler Shepherd, The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
The service has unveiled details of its user interface.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Feb. 2024
The Current State Of UI/UX Today, a traditional approach to UI/UX is marked by considerable investments in usability research and the development of various interface elements to improve the overall user experience and make the user interface intuitive.
—Ilya Gandzeichuk, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
At this online casino, accessibility isn’t an issue as the user interface on show fits on multiple platforms.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
Tap Into The Insights Of Long-Term Customers Find a handful of long-term customers who are willing to experience the new user interface.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
The Vision Pro has a superior user interface, better picture quality, more apps and higher computing power than other headsets.
—Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024
PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
This opens a whole new realm of feedback for interactive user interfaces and immersive touchscreen games.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Feb. 2024
Initially, cryptocurrency transactions involved manual commands in terminals, but the evolution of user interfaces and the emergence of exchanges made digital assets more accessible.
—Tyler Shepherd, The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
The service has unveiled details of its user interface.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Feb. 2024
The Current State Of UI/UX Today, a traditional approach to UI/UX is marked by considerable investments in usability research and the development of various interface elements to improve the overall user experience and make the user interface intuitive.
—Ilya Gandzeichuk, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
At this online casino, accessibility isn’t an issue as the user interface on show fits on multiple platforms.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024
Tap Into The Insights Of Long-Term Customers Find a handful of long-term customers who are willing to experience the new user interface.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
The Vision Pro has a superior user interface, better picture quality, more apps and higher computing power than other headsets.
—Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024
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“User interface.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/user%20interface. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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