Definition of graphical user interface
: a computer program designed to allow a computer user to interact easily with the computer typically by making choices from menus or groups of icons
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While Microsoft continues to invest and expand its PowerShell scripting environment—and pushes new GUI-less Windows environments such as the Nano Server configuration—the graphical user interface isn't going away.
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First Known Use of graphical user interface
1981
GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of graphical user interface for English Language Learners
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: a program that allows a person to work easily with a computer by using a mouse to point to small pictures and other elements on the screen
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about graphical user interface
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