user interface
noun
plural user interfaces
: software that is designed to allow a computer user to interact with the operating system of a machine or system (such as by selecting presented options or entering text commands)
Likewise, the user interface is remarkably unintuitive, requiring a whirlwind of relentless mouse clicking to move, talk, touch, look, or manipulate onscreen objects.—
Scott A. May
Scott A. May… a new user interface he vows will change the way people use computers.—InfoWorld
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IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 2025
The most advanced vendors have already begun to include elements of AI user interfaces (AIUIs) in their applications.
—Evgeny Grigul, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The platform stands out from other 3D world simulators for robotic training by using Python for both its user interface and core physics engine.
—Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Great game variety, exclusive games, live game shows, massive jackpots, and a seamless user interface are just some of the things that help BetMGM stand out in every aspect.
—Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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“User interface.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/user%20interface. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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