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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The companies plan to identify possible end users and host sites, examine regulatory requirements and develop feasibility and project materials. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026 An Invisible Buying Journey Technology decisions increasingly involve technical evaluators, economic buyers, risk owners, procurement leaders and end users, each seeking different forms of proof. — David Steifman, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Furthermore, energy cost fluctuations pass entirely to the end user. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 Visitors will walk through spaces that detail material, technology and manufacturing innovations, exploring how these advances are being led by end users’ necessities and wants. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2026.

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end user

noun
: the ultimate consumer of a finished product

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