client-server software

[/ˈklaɪənt ˈsɜrvər ˈsɔftˌwɛr/]
nounpl: client-server software applications
software cliente-servidor
1. A computing architecture where software is divided into two components: client software that runs on user devices and requests services, and server software that processes requests and provides data or services to multiple clients
Gmail is a client-server software that allows users to access email through a web browser connecting to Google's servers.
Gmail é um software cliente-servidor que permite aos usuários acessar email através de um navegador web conectado aos servidores do Google.
2. Application software designed to operate using a distributed computing model where clients and servers communicate over a network
The company implemented client-server software to improve data management and allow multiple employees to access information simultaneously.
A empresa implementou software cliente-servidor para melhorar o gerenciamento de dados e permitir que vários funcionários acessem informações simultaneamente.
This term is fundamental in Brazilian and Portuguese IT industries. It represents the backbone of modern enterprise software and web applications. In Brazil's growing tech sector (especially in São Paulo's startup ecosystem), understanding client-server architecture is essential for software developers and IT professionals. The term is used formally in educational institutions and corporate environments across both Brazil and Portugal.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
client-server architecturedistributed computing softwarenetwork application softwareweb-based application
Antonyms / Antônimos
standalone softwaredesktop applicationpeer-to-peer software

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
software cliente-servidor
Standard term used in IT contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
aplicação cliente-servidor
Often used interchangeably in tech industry hubs
Rio de Janeiro
software cliente-servidor
Common usage in banking and financial technology sectors
Portugal
software cliente-servidor
Same terminology used; sometimes called 'arquitetura cliente-servidor'

Related Words

serverclientnetwork architectureapplication programming interface (API)databasecloud computingweb application

Related Idioms & Phrases

divide and conquer architecture
request-response model
centralized data management
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