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by user vs by the user

Both "by user" and "by the user" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "By user" is more commonly used in technical or informal contexts, while "by the user" is more formal and commonly used in professional or academic writing.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 2832 views

by user

This phrase is correct and commonly used in technical or informal contexts.

This phrase is commonly used in software development, user interfaces, and informal communication to refer to actions performed by a user.

Examples:

  • The error was caused by user input.
  • This feature was requested by user feedback.
  • The system is designed to be intuitive for easy use by user.
  • The website allows customization by user preferences.
  • The app crashed due to a mistake by user.
  • The Content by User macro generates a tabulated list of the content items, throughout the Confluence installation, that have been created by a specified ...
  • ... rating, and more with our advanced rom browser! # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z · List All Titles · List All Titles [Sort by User Rating]
  • ROMs » Nintendo DS » Titles Sorted by User Ratings Page - 1 ... List All Titles · List All Titles [Sort by User Rating] · List All Titles [Sort by Downloads] ...
  • When I try to install Chrome after I insert pasword, it starts to download packages and then I get: Installation aborted by user. So I try with zypper ...

Alternatives:

  • by the user
  • by the customer
  • by the client
  • by the individual
  • by the person

by the user

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal or professional contexts.

This phrase is often used in academic papers, technical documentation, or formal reports to refer to actions performed by a specific user.

Examples:

  • The survey results were provided by the user.
  • The data was entered by the user.
  • The account settings can be adjusted by the user.
  • The report was generated based on input by the user.
  • The software was tested extensively by the user.
  • Hi, I'm getting this warning and I don't know why. It was working just fine a couple of weeks ago. Warning: usort() [function.usort]: Array was modified by the user ...
  • usort(): Array was modified by the user comparison function. every time a page loads for the first time (it takes about 2 minutes for a page to tick ...
  • Title, Electricity generation by the user (195 KB). Word version (124 KB). PDF View AMS-I.A. summary in the CDM Methodology Booklet. Tool referenced in this  ...
  • A valid user error could not be identified by the user ID. This error appears in multi-user accounts when the users within Receipt Bank are not linked to Xero.

Alternatives:

  • by user
  • by customer
  • by client
  • by individual
  • by person

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