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user

/ˈjuːzə/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A person who uses or operates a computer or other electronic device, typically via the internet.

    - "John is a frequent user of social media."
    - "The library provides computer users with free internet access."
    - "Can you please turn off your phone during the presentation for other users?"
  • Noun

    A person who employs or makes use of something.

    - "The user manual provides instructions on how to assemble the furniture."
    - "The artist is a user of various painting tools."
    - "The gardener is a user of organic fertilizers."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈjuzɚ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100871"
Antonyms

nonuser
Synonyms

parasite
Rhymes
Words rhyming with user
abuser , infuser , improver , super , cruiser , pruiser
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. user (English) : Person who uses a computer or other electronic device

  2. user (English) : Person who makes use of something

  3. use (English) : To employ or make use of something

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. user (English) : Person who uses a computer or other electronic device

  2. user (English) : Person who makes use of something

  3. use (English) : To employ or make use of something

Variants
List of all variants of user that leads to same result
user , users , user fee , user fees , user's fee , user-friendliness , user-friendlinesses , user-friendly , user interface , user interfaces , end user , end users , graphical user interface , graphical user interfaces , unique , unique user , unique users , unique visitor , unique visitors , uniquely , uniqueness , uniquenesses , uniquer , uniquest , user ID , user name , user names , username , usernames
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

users, using, used

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'user' originated in the late 14th century from the Old French word 'user' meaning 'customary person' or 'habitual person'. In the late 16th century, it came to mean 'one that makes use of something' or 'one that employs something'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The first computer user manual was published in 1965 for the IBM System/360.

  2. The term 'user-friendly' was first used in a 1979 report on the X Window System.

  3. In 1993, the first web search engine, Archie, allowed users to search for files on the internet.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. User Experience (UX): A design discipline focused on enhancing user satisfaction and accessibility, particularly in digital products and services.

  2. User Interface (UI): The part of a digital product or service that users interact with, including graphics, buttons, and text.

  3. User Research: A methodology used to understand user needs, behaviors, and motivations to inform the design and development of products and services.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'user' has been used extensively in literature and art, particularly in the context of technology and the digital world. In music, there are several songs with the word 'user' in the title, such as 'User Friendly' by the Presidents of the United States of America and 'User' by Radiohead.

How to Memorize "user"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person sitting at a computer, typing on the keyboard and looking at a screen.
    - Visualize a person holding a smartphone, scrolling through social media.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'user' with the image of a person using a computer or other electronic device.
    - Think of the word 'user' as someone who makes use of something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'user' with the phrase 'Someone Utilizing Electronic Resources'.
    - Use the acronym 'UP' to remember 'User' - 'Person' who 'Utilizes' something.

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