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
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Besides the prompt injection vulnerability, the technique exploited two other weaknesses, including improper validation and a misleading user interface.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2025
Apple has also updated its operating systems for iPads, Mac computers, and Apple Watch to use the new user interface.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 24 July 2025
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This position will focus on developing backend web services and user interfaces using .NET technologies, ensuring scalable, reliable, and high-performance software solutions.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
Speaking of, these watches are the first to launch with Google's Wear OS 6 platform, which introduces a more colorful user interface that's easier to parse at a glance.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 9 July 2025
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Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2025
Apple has also updated its operating systems for iPads, Mac computers, and Apple Watch to use the new user interface.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 24 July 2025
Senior Software Engineer: $150,000 to $176,000 Company: US Bank National Association
Work type: Hybrid in Irving
This position will focus on developing backend web services and user interfaces using .NET technologies, ensuring scalable, reliable, and high-performance software solutions.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
Speaking of, these watches are the first to launch with Google's Wear OS 6 platform, which introduces a more colorful user interface that's easier to parse at a glance.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for user interface
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“User interface.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/user%20interface. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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