user
ˈjuːzər
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Definition of user - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.person operating a computer or deviceTECH.
  • The website's interface is not user-friendly for new users.
consumer operator
2.
consumerperson who uses a product or service
  • The user found the app very helpful.
consumer customer
3.
exploiterRareperson who exploits others selfishlyRare
  • He was known as a user of people.
exploiter manipulator opportunist
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Expressions with user

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person using computers for work, entertainment, or communication
The computer user logged in to check emails.
person who uses the internet
The online user searched for information on the website.
person using a road for travel or transport
Every road user must follow traffic rules.
document explaining features and functions of a system
Refer to the user guide for troubleshooting tips.
guide for operating a device or software
Refer to the user manual for troubleshooting tips.
easy for anyone to use or understand
The new software is very user-friendly.

Origin of user

English, use (employ) + -er (agent noun)

Terms with user included in their meaning

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tools
part of a knife held by the user
technology
user profile on an email service for sending and receiving messages
tabn.
user interface
clickable area in software for switching between views or documents
wizardadj.
magical
having traits associated with a fantasy spellcaster or magic user
profiles
classification of user profile
tool
part of an axe held by the user
social media
initial message shared by a user online
product safety
component added to ensure user safety

Examples of user in a sentence

  • The user reported a bug in the software.
  • The user logged in to check messages.
  • Each user must create a unique password.
  • She was a user, taking advantage of friends.
  • The user manipulated others for gain.

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  1. French:utilisateur, profiteur, ...
  2. German:Benutzer, Anwender, ...
  3. Italian:utente, fruitore, ...
  4. Spanish:usuaria, consumidor, ...
  5. Portuguese:usuário, consumidor, ...
  6. Chinese:用户, 利用他人的人, ...
  7. Japanese:ユーザー, 使用者, ...
  8. Arabic:مستخدم, مستفيد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִשְׁתַּמֵּשׁ, צָרְכָן, ...
  10. Russian:пользователь, эксплуататор, ...
  11. Ukrainian:користувач, споживач, ...
  12. Hindi:उपयोगकर्ता, उपभोक्ता, ...
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