user group

or us·er's group

[ yoo-zer ]

noun

, Computers.

1. a club in which owners of a specific computer or software program exchange information or services, as about purchasing or troubleshooting.

Word History and Origins

Origin of user group¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

According to the assessment, dredging benefited “a small, short-term user group compared to the deleterious effects for the larger recreational groups during the full summer.”

From New York Times

RealPage also hosts a user group where property managers using the software, who might otherwise be competitors, can communicate with each other, the lawsuits allege.

From Seattle Times

Mr. Weinberg said the discounted prices HotelSlash receives are “controlled user group rates,” an industry term for prices negotiated by membership organizations and businesses such as AAA and Costco.

From New York Times

A member of the Parliament Hill Lido User Group asked swimmers to avoid spending too long in the water in light of the recent hypothermia cases.

From BBC

Emma Rea, co-chair of the Parliament Hill User Group, asked swimmers to "listen to their body" and "recognise that you are not there to push yourself to the limits".

From BBC