dedicated device
[ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd dɪˈvaɪs]
nounpl: dedicated devices
dispositivo dedicado
1. A hardware device designed and configured to perform a specific function or task, rather than serving multiple general purposes
A gaming console is a dedicated device built specifically for playing video games.
Um console de videogame é um dispositivo dedicado construído especificamente para jogar videogames.
2. Equipment allocated exclusively to a particular application, user, or purpose without sharing resources with other applications
The company uses a dedicated device for secure financial transactions.
A empresa usa um dispositivo dedicado para transações financeiras seguras.
3. A specialized hardware component or system that performs one primary function with optimized efficiency
Modern cars often have a dedicated device for controlling emissions.
Carros modernos frequentemente possuem um dispositivo dedicado para controlar emissões.
The term 'dedicated device' is widely used in Brazilian technology and business sectors, particularly in IT companies, manufacturing, and telecommunications. It reflects the shift toward specialized, efficient computing solutions. In Portugal, the term is also technical but 'aparelho dedicado' may be preferred in less formal contexts. The concept emphasizes optimization and security, values important in both Brazilian and Portuguese corporate cultures.
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