computer identifier
[/kəmˈpjuːtər aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪər/]
nounpl: computer identifiers
identificador de computador
1. A unique code, number, or name that distinguishes one computer from another on a network or system
The network administrator assigned a computer identifier to each machine in the office.
O administrador de rede atribuiu um identificador de computador a cada máquina do escritório.
2. A variable or label used in programming to refer to a specific computer or device
The script uses a computer identifier to track which machine executed the task.
O script utiliza um identificador de computador para rastrear qual máquina executou a tarefa.
3. A hostname, MAC address, or IP address used to identify a computer system
Each computer identifier must be unique to prevent conflicts on the network.
Cada identificador de computador deve ser único para evitar conflitos na rede.
This is primarily a technical term used in IT and computing contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese-speaking tech communities, the term is increasingly used alongside abbreviated forms like 'ID do computador'. The concept is fundamental to network administration and cybersecurity discussions across all English and Portuguese-speaking regions.
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