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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Success depended less on defeating rivals in zero-sum contests and more on shaping systems that created value for end users and benefits for all. Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Each application is pre-tested and integrated into the platform to reduce deployment time and improve reliability for end users. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026 When end users ask Fable about some aspects of creating large-scale models, among other topics, Anthropic might send responses from an older version, according to a support page. Jordan Novet, CNBC, 16 July 2026 In the case of Project Tango, key details, including the identity of the end user, have not been fully disclosed. Sayri Proano, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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end user

noun
: the ultimate consumer of a finished product

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