both users vs both the users

Both "both users" and "both the users" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Both users" is more commonly used when referring to a general group of users without specifying them further, while "both the users" is used when referring to specific users that have been previously mentioned or are known in the context.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

both users

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a general group of users without specifying them further.

Examples:

Both users have access to the new feature.
Both users must agree to the terms and conditions.
Both users are satisfied with the service.

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It is essential that both users of air transport and the air transport sector will in the medium term have to contribute to the ensuing costs.
Indeed, as the product concerned is highly standardised, the importance of customer binding is rather relative, and both users and importers can quite easily change the sources of supply as far as the product quality is concerned.
Firstly, it is a multiannual programme which both users and external evaluation experts regard as smoothly operating and achieving its objectives.
At the same time, it should be pointed out that what we have here is a programme that both users and evaluation experts regard as operating smoothly and achieving its objectives.
The European Parliament commends the Commission for this proposal and believes it will be beneficial to both users and producers of labour intensive services in Europe.
Secondly, while the problem of legal uncertainty is serious enough in itself, it is also clear that regulated competition in public transport must benefit both users and society in general.
Firstly, it should be noted that both users produce a wide range of products in which citric acid is used in different proportions.
The future of GMES depends on significant long-term investments by both users and infrastructure providers (both public and private).
Indeed, a market report published in an independent magazine specialised in composite products was submitted by both users and the Union industry.
This is a decisive criterion for both users and providers of applications and content.
The service we are proposing, based on the principle of a single contract, offers both users and operators the protection of a clear legal document which can be used in the event of a dispute.
I think that, if the Member States implement just some of the proposed measures, both users and their families and European citizens will feel that we are determined to do something about this complex and difficult problem.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, my report on the implementation of structural funds in the UK is the result of a very wide consultation undertaken with both users and applicants for EU structural funds.
measuring the effectiveness of guidance provision, where appropriate by collecting reliable data covering both users' perception of guidance services and the benefits obtained by them in the medium term,
Whether the above directive provides for the marking of the level of radioactivity on cement containers, to protect both users and workers? 4.
Indeed, as the product concerned is highly standardised, the importance of customer binding is rather relative, and both users and importers can quite easily change the sources of supply as far as the product quality is concerned.
Both users purchase the product concerned directly from the PRC and also from the Community industry.
Both users of air transport and the air transport sector should in the medium term contribute to the ensuing costs.
All else being equal, it must be assumed that an integrated high-speed network would benefit both users and the environment, but clearly the original proposal suffered from the lack of a thorough investigation into the environmental aspects.

Alternatives:

all users
every user
both of them
both individuals

both the users

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to specific users that have been previously mentioned or are known in the context.