What does "front end" mean?

That part of a hardware or software system that is conceptually closest to the user; the user interface.

Front end

Common synonyms include: forepart, front, head earthward end, interface, interfaces, math program interface.

noun

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Noun

1
That part of a hardware or software system that is conceptually closest to the user; the user interface.
2
the side that is forward or prominent wordnet
3
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see front, end.