user

The definition of a user is someone who operates, abuses or puts something into action.

(noun)

  1. An example of a user is someone who works on a computer.
  2. An example of a user is a person with a drug problem.

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See user in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. a person or thing that uses something (stated or implied); specif.,
    1. ☆ a person who uses drugs; addict
    2. a person who makes use of a computer
  2. Law
    1. the exercise of a right of use ()
    2. a right of use, based on long use

Origin: usersense < us(e) + -er; in usersense a substantive use of OFr user, to use

See user in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. One that uses: a user of public transportation.
  2. Law The exercise or enjoyment of a right or property.
  3. One who uses addictive drugs.

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