user

CEFRA1

/ˈjuːzə/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person who uses a product, service, or system.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A person who uses drugs, especially illegal drugs.

Examples

  • In Soviet Russia, the computer uses the user!

  • Our new product development efforts must be done from the end user's viewpoint.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈjuzɚ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. One who uses or makes use of something, a consumer or client or an express or implied licensee (free user) or a trespasser.

  2. A person who uses a computer or a computing network, especially a person who has received a user account.

  3. An exploiter, an abuser (a person who exploits others, that is treats and regards people unfairly, selfishly or unethically).

More examples

In context

  • This ring is a magic item that gives great power to its user.

  • 2019, The Highway Code (United Kingdom) Road Users Requiring Extra Care The most vulnerable road users are pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders. It is particularly important to be aware of children, older and disabled people, and learner and...

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Origin

noun

From Middle English usere, equivalent to use + -er. Cognate with Scots usar, uiser (“user”).