secondary device
[ˈsɛkənderi dɪˈvaɪs]
nounpl: secondary devices
dispositivo secundário
1. A device that serves as a backup or supplementary tool, not the primary one used for a main function
I use my tablet as a secondary device for reading emails while my laptop is my primary computer.
Uso meu tablet como dispositivo secundário para ler e-mails enquanto meu laptop é meu computador principal.
2. In technology, a device used for authentication, verification, or backup purposes in addition to a primary device
You can set up your phone as a secondary device for two-factor authentication.
Você pode configurar seu telefone como dispositivo secundário para autenticação de dois fatores.
3. Any auxiliary equipment or tool that supports the main apparatus or system
The printer serves as a secondary device connected to the main computer network.
A impressora funciona como dispositivo secundário conectado à rede principal do computador.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, secondary devices have become increasingly important in the digital age. With the rise of smartphones, tablets, and wearables, people commonly use multiple devices for different purposes. In Brazil, there is growing adoption of secondary devices for mobile banking and authentication. In the USA, secondary devices are particularly relevant in discussions about cybersecurity and multi-factor authentication.
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