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client
[ klahy-uhnt ]
noun
- a person or group that uses the professional advice or services of a lawyer, accountant, advertising agency, architect, etc.
- a person who is receiving the benefits, services, etc., of a social welfare agency, a government bureau, etc.
- a customer.
- anyone under the patronage of another; a dependent.
- Computers. a computer or an application on a computer that communicates with a remote server:
Exit the program before installing the patch to update the client.
- (in ancient Rome) a plebeian who lived under the patronage of a patrician.
adjective
- being a regular customer:
a client company.
- economically, and often militarily, dependent upon a more prosperous, more powerful nation.
client
/ ˈklaɪənt; klaɪˈɛntəl /
noun
- a person, company, etc, that seeks the advice of a professional man or woman
- a customer
- a person who is registered with or receiving services or financial aid from a welfare agency
- computing a program or work station that requests data or information from a server
- a person depending on another's patronage
client
- A program that runs on a personal computer or workstation connected to a computer network and requests information from a file server.
Derived Forms
- cliental, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ··ٲ [klahy-, en, -tl, klahy, -, uh, n-tl], adjective
- ԴDz·IJԳ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of client1
Example Sentences
The PM said Canada was the "biggest client for more than 40 states" in the US.
His colleague Kevin Winters said his clients would now "refocus" on the stalled High Court civil action and "today's findings will really help recalibrate that case".
“We believe several of our clients have been turned down.”
I told my colleague the same thing I tell my clients — next time, try fauxitude.
While some of his clients install these doors for entertainment, Humble tells The Times he feels safer with his preparatory measures in place.
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