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user

/ˈjuːzər/
a person who uses something

The website has millions of active users.

This means many people regularly use the website.


general

a person who uses a product, service, or system

The app has a user-friendly interface.

The app is easy for people to use.

User feedback helped improve the software.

Comments from people who used the software led to improvements.

In technology, 'user' often refers to someone who interacts with software or digital services.

general

a person who consumes or benefits from something

The library serves users of all ages.

The library provides services to people of all ages.

Collocations

active usera person who regularly uses somethingend userthe final person who uses a product or servicepower useran expert or advanced user of a system

Synonyms

consumerclientcustomerparticipant

Antonyms

creatordeveloperprovider

Pro Tip

Common Usage

'User' is often used in technology to describe someone who interacts with software or digital services.

Word Origin

From Middle English 'usere', from Old French 'usier', from Latin 'ūsus' (use).

Usage Notes

In computing, 'user' often refers to someone who interacts with software or digital systems. In business, it can refer to customers or clients.

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