user

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us·er / ˈyoōzər/ • n. 1. a person who uses or operates something, esp. a computer or other machine. ∎  a person who takes illegal drugs; a drug user: the drug causes long-term brain damage in users a heroin user. ∎  a person who manipulates others for their own gain: he was a gifted user of other people. 2. Law the continued use or enjoyment of a right.