user-defined

/ˈjuːzər dɪˈfaɪnd/
customized by the user

The software allows user-defined functions for advanced calculations.

The software lets users create their own functions for complex math operations.


Technology
technical

Created, specified, or customized by the user rather than the system or default settings

In this programming language, you can create user-defined data types.

This language allows programmers to define their own data structures.

The database supports user-defined views for customized data access.

Users can create personalized views to see data in specific ways.

Common in software development, database management, and user interface design.

Collocations

user-defined functiona function created by the user in programminguser-defined variablea variable name chosen by the useruser-defined fielda custom data field in a database

Related Phrases

user inputphrase
data entered by a user
user interfacephrase
the part of a system that users interact with

Pro Tip

Technical Context

This term is most common in programming, databases, and user experience design.

Gold Rule

Precision

Use 'user-defined' when referring to customizable elements in technical systems.

Word Origin

Combines 'user' (person operating a system) + 'defined' (specified or created)

Usage Notes

Primarily used in technical contexts to describe customizable elements in software or systems.

Word Breakdown

user
a person who operates or interacts with a system
root
+
defined
specified or created
root
English Dictionary