client Definition
cli·ent (klī′ənt)
noun
- Archaic a person dependent on another, as for protection or patronage
- a person or company for whom a lawyer, accountant, advertising agency, etc. is acting
- a customer
- a person served by a social agency
- a nation, state, etc. dependent on another politically, economically, etc.
- Comput. a terminal or personal computer that is connected to a server (sense )
Etymology: OFr < L cliens, follower, retainer < IE base *klei-, to lean, as in L clinare (see incline); basic sense, “one leaning on another (for protection)”
client Related Forms
cli·en′·tal (klī′ən təl, klī en′təl) adjective
client Synonyms
client Law Definition
n
One to whom a lawyer
formally renders legal advice, pursuant to an oral or written agreement for
such advice to be given; any individual to whom a lawyer provides advice about
legal matters.
Client Hacker Definition
A computer program transmitting data to a parent server program.
See Also: Computer.
Symantec Security Response. Glossary. [Online, July 15, 2004.] Symantec
Security Response Website.
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/refa.html.
client Telecom Definition
In a client/server architecture, a complete, standalone computer that optimizes the user interface, relying on servers to handle the more mundane tasks associated with application and file storage, network administration, security, and other critical functions. See also architecture, client/server, and server.
client Usage Examples
Converse of object
- advise: Our lawyers advise clients in the choice of entity to utilize for any given business venture.
- assist: USE AS A MANAGEMENT TOOL: Findings determined how MEDA could assist clients in becoming more involved with increasing repayments.
- refer: It's worth enquiring whether the linked company offers preferential terms for referred clients.
- entertain: A refreshingly alternative way to entertain clients and reward your staff.
- enable: Taxation Our tax specialists provide guidance which enables clients to minimize exposure to unnecessary tax burdens.
- help: We have helped many clients establishing trading subsidiaries to manage direct tax liabilities.
Modifies a noun
- base: They boast a prestigious client base, which includes numerous major blue chip accounts.
- confidentiality: However, the exact details of this project cannot be disclosed for client confidentiality reasons.
- portfolio: At least 2 years PQE is desirable to build up the client portfolio.
- relationship: The role will support an Account Director in the management and development at a senior level of client relationships.
Adjective modifier
- prospective: You will enjoy enhanced visibility - prospective clients will be drawn to your bolder listing rather than the basic listing of your competitors.
- corporate: Our corporate clients make-up an essential part of our business.
- satisfied: Come join our growing family of satisfied clients and professionals.
- thin: I am certain that in this 2003 version you can find the thin client / browser combination to suit your organization.
- private: Begins work as a sculptor in Paisley in 1983, working for private clients.
- potential: She has been present with me often when I have visited a potential client, they end up cooing over her.
Preposition: with
anonymity: We have designed a specialist service to provide our clients with anonymity from their limited company.
Noun used with modifier
Browse dictionary entries near client
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