device identifier

[/dɪˈvaɪs aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪər/]
nounpl: device identifiers
identificador de dispositivo
1. A unique code or number assigned to a specific electronic device for identification and tracking purposes
The device identifier helps the system recognize and authenticate your smartphone.
O identificador de dispositivo ajuda o sistema a reconhecer e autenticar seu smartphone.
2. In computing and telecommunications, a unique designation used to distinguish one device from another on a network
Each IoT device must have a unique device identifier to communicate with the server.
Cada dispositivo IoT deve ter um identificador de dispositivo único para se comunicar com o servidor.
This term is predominantly used in technical and IT contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, especially in São Paulo's tech industry, it's common to hear a mix of Portuguese and English, with many professionals using 'device ID' alongside the Portuguese translation. The concept has become increasingly important with the rise of IoT, mobile devices, and cloud computing, making it a standard vocabulary item for tech professionals globally.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
device IDdevice codeunique identifierdevice serial numberhardware identifierUUID

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
identificador de dispositivo
Standard term used in technology contexts across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ID do dispositivo
More informal abbreviation commonly used in tech companies
São Paulo
identificador de dispositivo / ID do device
Mixed Portuguese-English usage is common in tech hubs
Portugal
identificador do dispositivo
Uses preposition 'do' instead of 'de' in European Portuguese

Related Words

authenticationdevice fingerprintMAC addressIMEIserial numberunique device identifier (UDID)
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