Human-Computer Interaction Terms

noun a point where two systems, subjects, organizations, etc. meet and interact

verb to interact with a system or device

adjective relating to or involving interaction between two systems or entities

• The new software update includes a more user-friendly interface.
• I love how easy it is to navigate through the interface of this app.
• The interface on this website is super intuitive, I had no trouble finding what I needed.
• The interface between our departments needs to improve for better communication.

adjective resembling or characteristic of a robot, especially in being mechanical or unemotional

• The robotlike precision of the assembly line ensured each product was perfectly crafted.
• She moved through the dance routine with robotlike movements, impressing the judges with her precision.
• He was so focused on his video game that he had a robotlike reaction to everything around him.
• Her robotic response to the tragedy showed how disconnected she had become from her emotions.