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
Recent Examples on the Web
Through its intuitive user interface and robust APIs, this new engine simplifies the process of structured extraction and indexing, enabling developers to focus on innovation rather than infrastructure management.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
What sets it apart is its sleek and professional user interface, as well as its easy-to-navigate system.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
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
Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
What sets it apart is its sleek and professional user interface, as well as its easy-to-navigate system.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
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
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“User interface.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/user%20interface. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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