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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
computer namehostnamemachine identifierdevice IDsystem identifier

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
identificador de computador
Standard term used in Brazilian tech industry and education
São Paulo
ID do computador
More informal abbreviation commonly used in tech hubs
Portugal
identificador de computador
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'identificador de máquina'
USA/General English
computer identifier
Standard technical terminology in IT and programming contexts

Related Words

MAC addressIP addresshostnamenetwork identificationdevice fingerprintUUID

Related Idioms & Phrases

unique identifier
assign an identifier
register a computer identifier
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