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/hjuːmənˌkɒmpjʊtər ɪnˈtrəktʃən/ · hu·man·com·pu·ter·in·ter·ac·tion
noun
  1. The study and design of how humans interact with computers, including the development of user interfaces, user experience, and usability. The researcher focused on improving human-computer interaction in the new software application.
  2. The process of how humans interact with computers, including the use of input devices, output devices, and software. The company invested in human-computer interaction research to improve their customer service platform.
verb
  1. To interact with a computer, including using input devices and software. She human-computer interacted with the new system to troubleshoot the issue.
  2. To design or develop a system that is easy for humans to interact with, including user interfaces and user experience. The team human-computer interacted the new website to make it more user-friendly.
Did you know? The term 'human-computer interaction' was first used in the 1960s by computer scientist Alan Kay, who is also known for his work on object-oriented programming and the graphical user interface.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026