secondary devices
[ˈsɛkənˌdɛri dɪˈvaɪsɪz]
nounpl: secondary devices
dispositivos secundários
1. Devices that are subordinate or auxiliary to primary equipment; backup or supplementary technological tools used to support main systems
The company uses secondary devices like external hard drives to back up their main servers.
A empresa usa dispositivos secundários como discos rígidos externos para fazer backup dos seus servidores principais.
2. In security and authentication contexts, additional gadgets or tools used to verify identity or access beyond the primary authentication method
Two-factor authentication requires secondary devices such as a smartphone or security key.
A autenticação de dois fatores requer dispositivos secundários como um smartphone ou chave de segurança.
3. In a medical or industrial context, equipment that serves a supportive or monitoring role rather than performing the primary function
The hospital installed secondary devices to monitor patient vitals alongside the main diagnostic equipment.
O hospital instalou dispositivos secundários para monitorar os sinais vitais dos pacientes junto ao equipamento diagnóstico principal.
The term 'secondary devices' is primarily used in technical, IT, and business contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it is commonly used in tech companies and industries, while in the USA it is frequently encountered in cybersecurity and data management discussions. The concept reflects modern business practices of redundancy and backup systems, which have become increasingly important in both cultures due to digital transformation.
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