user
1 Americannoun
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a person or thing that uses.
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a person who is addicted to or abuses a controlled substance or alcohol; one who uses illegal or addictive drugs, as in
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Digital Technology. a person who uses a computer, device, or application.
This interface should be more intuitive for users.
noun
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law
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the continued exercise, use, or enjoyment of a right, esp in property
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a presumptive right based on long-continued use
right of user
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(often in combination) a person or thing that uses
a road-user
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informal a drug addict
Usage
What is a user? A user is someone or something that employs or puts someone or something into service, as in The instructions are written for users of the microwave.In technology, a user is the person who uses a particular piece of hardware (such as a computer) or software (such as a website or app), as in Users complain about frequent updates.User can also refer to someone who regularly takes illegal or addictive drugs. (The verb use can mean to regularly take such drugs, as in I stopped using five years ago.)Example: The user should be able to send and receive messages quickly.
Etymology
Origin of user1
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English usere; use, -er 1
Origin of user2
Noun use of Anglo-French user to use
Example Sentences
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Around 600 people work full-time at Epic on the game engine, which boasts a monthly user count of more than one million.
From Barron's
Iranian social media users have reacted with anger to news of the incident.
From BBC
In an affidavit, seen by the BBC, the messaging platform added that users could continue using the app even if they opted out of sharing data with Meta for advertising.
From BBC
The UK "is under siege", wrote one user.
From BBC
Ahead of the strikes, social media users -- particularly on Instagram -- on Friday shared safety advice on what to do in the event of explosions or air strikes.
From Barron's
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