client devices

[/ˈklaɪənt dɪˈvaɪsɪz/]
nounpl: client devices
dispositivos cliente
1. Computing devices (such as computers, smartphones, tablets, or terminals) that connect to a server or network to request and receive services, data, or resources
The company deployed new client devices across all departments to improve productivity.
A empresa implantou novos dispositivos cliente em todos os departamentos para melhorar a produtividade.
2. End-user hardware that runs client software to communicate with a central server in a client-server architecture
Client devices must have the proper software installed to access the company's network resources.
Os dispositivos cliente devem ter o software apropriado instalado para acessar os recursos de rede da empresa.
This is primarily technical terminology used in IT, software development, and network administration contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech companies, the term 'dispositivos cliente' is standard, while some professionals may also use the English term directly in technical discussions. The concept is central to modern distributed computing and cloud infrastructure discussions globally.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
end-user devicesterminal devicesuser devicesclient machinesworkstations
Antonyms / Antônimos
server deviceshost devicesnetwork servers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dispositivos cliente
Standard term used in IT and tech industries across Brazil
São Paulo
dispositivos cliente / máquinas cliente
Both terms commonly used in tech hubs
Rio de Janeiro
dispositivos cliente
Standard usage in IT sector
Portugal
dispositivos cliente
Same translation used; sometimes 'máquinas cliente' in technical contexts

Related Words

client-server architectureservernetworkendpoint deviceshardware

Related Idioms & Phrases

thin client
thick client
client-server model
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