single-user
|sin-gle-us-er|
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/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈjuːzər/
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/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈjuːzə/
for one user
Etymology
Etymology Information
'single-user' originates from the combination of 'single,' meaning 'one,' and 'user,' meaning 'a person who uses something.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'single-user' evolved from the need to describe systems or software designed for individual use, contrasting with 'multi-user' systems.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'for one user,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed for use by one person at a time.
The software is single-user, meaning only one person can access it at a time.
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Last updated: 2025/02/14 13:51