shared devices
[/ʃɛrd dɪˈvaɪsɪz/]
noun
dispositivos compartilhados
1. Electronic devices or equipment that are used by multiple people or accessed by more than one user, either simultaneously or in rotation
The office has shared devices like printers and scanners that all employees can access.
O escritório possui dispositivos compartilhados como impressoras e scanners que todos os funcionários podem acessar.
2. In computing and technology, devices registered on a network or cloud service that can be controlled or used by multiple authorized users
You can set up shared devices in your Microsoft account for family members to use.
Você pode configurar dispositivos compartilhados na sua conta Microsoft para membros da família usarem.
3. Physical or digital equipment not assigned to a single person but available for common use
The hospital's shared devices include ultrasound machines and diagnostic equipment.
Os dispositivos compartilhados do hospital incluem máquinas de ultrassom e equipamentos de diagnóstico.
This term is increasingly prevalent in both Brazilian and American corporate, educational, and technological contexts due to remote work, cloud computing, and resource optimization practices. In Brazil, it reflects the growing adoption of collaborative technologies in business environments, especially post-pandemic. The concept aligns with sustainability and cost-efficiency values in modern workplaces.
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