user-friendly — easy to use or understand, especially for people who are not experts
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: easy to use or understand, especially for people who are not experts
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈjuːzər ˈfrendli/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother finds smartphones confusing, so I bought her the most user-friendly model I could find.
- The instruction manual was so user-friendly that even my cat could have assembled the furniture.
- This app's user-friendly design helped increase customer satisfaction by 40%.
user-friendly
ADJECTIVE[/ˈjuːzər ˈfrendli/]
easy to use or understand, especially for people who are not experts
The new coffee machine is so user-friendly that even grandma made a latte on her first try.
What looks deadly becomes user-friendly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
User-friendly emerged as a modern compound word during the computer revolution of the 1980s, combining 'user' (person utilizing technology) and 'friendly' (approachable, welcoming). The term reflects the pivotal moment when technological design began prioritizing accessibility and ease of use for ordinary people rather than specialists.
Breakdown
user (one who uses or operates) + friendly (pleasant, welcoming, easy to relate to). The compound describes technology or systems designed with the end-user's experience and simplicity in mind.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother finds smartphones confusing, so I bought her the most user-friendly model I could find.”
“The instruction manual was so user-friendly that even my cat could have assembled the furniture.”
“This app's user-friendly design helped increase customer satisfaction by 40%.”
“The boss demanded a user-friendly system, but his definition was 'something that works when I randomly click things.'”
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