end user

noun

Synonyms of end usernext
: the ultimate consumer of a finished product

Examples of end user in a Sentence

Programmers should always keep the end user in mind when designing a new piece of software.
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This ensures minimal latency by bringing the content as close as possible to the end user. — Chetan Jaiswal, The Conversation, 2 May 2025 Align Your Data Strategy With Customers’ Needs A common mistake is treating data as a product without clear value to the end user. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Related Stories Already, Genco has put clauses into its contract that state the end user must pay out any fees or tolls that their shipments incur, according to Bloomberg. — Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 2 Apr. 2025 By prioritizing transparency, empowering employees and integrating technology to enhance the human connection and experience for the end user, businesses can build trust and loyalty that stand the test of time. — Jesper With-Fogstrup, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for end user

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First Known Use

circa 1945, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of end user was circa 1945

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end user

noun
: the ultimate consumer of a finished product

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