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GUI

|G-U-I|

/ˈɡuː.i/

Visual interaction

Etymology

Etymology Information

'GUI' originates from the English phrase 'Graphical User Interface', where 'graphical' refers to visual elements and 'interface' refers to the point of interaction.

Historical Evolution

'Graphical User Interface' was coined in the 1970s to describe a new way of interacting with computers, moving away from text-based interfaces.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to any visual interface, but now it specifically denotes interfaces with graphical elements.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

graphical User Interface, a type of user interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices using graphical icons and visual indicators.

The new software features an intuitive GUI.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45