end-user
|end-u-ser|
B2
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/ˈɛnd ˌjuːzər/
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/ˈɛnd ˌjuːzə/
final consumer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'end-user' originates from the combination of 'end' and 'user', where 'end' refers to the final stage or point, and 'user' refers to the person who uses something.
Historical Evolution
'end-user' was formed in the late 20th century as a term in the technology and business sectors to specify the final consumer of a product.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the final consumer of a product', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the person who ultimately uses or is intended to ultimately use a product.
The software was designed with the end-user in mind.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41