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Client Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
| FOLDOC |
client
<programming> A computer system or process that requests a service of another computer system or process (a "server") using some kind of protocol and accepts the server's responses. A client is part of a client-server software architecture.
For example, a workstation requesting the contents of a file from a file server is a client of the file server.
(1997-10-27)
<programming> A computer system or process that requests a service of another computer system or process (a "server") using some kind of protocol and accepts the server's responses. A client is part of a client-server software architecture.
For example, a workstation requesting the contents of a file from a file server is a client of the file server.
(1997-10-27)
| Glossary of the European Information Society |
Client
A client is usually a PC that communicates over a network both with its peers, otherclients, and with a large computer, called a server, which typically stores data that many workers need to use. The client has just one user, the server many.
A client is usually a PC that communicates over a network both with its peers, otherclients, and with a large computer, called a server, which typically stores data that many workers need to use. The client has just one user, the server many.
| Vb Glossary 1.0 |
client
client
Any application or component that accesses or otherwise makes use of services provided by components.
client
Any application or component that accesses or otherwise makes use of services provided by components.
| A Glossary of Internet & PC Terminology |
Client
Client/Server distributes the processing of a Computer Application between 2 computers the Client & the Server - the principal being to exploit the power of each. The Client is normally a PC. The Application Program will access Data & perform processing on the Server & using the data obtained via the server more processing tasks will be performed on the Client. The Application can be used by more than one user.
Client/Server distributes the processing of a Computer Application between 2 computers the Client & the Server - the principal being to exploit the power of each. The Client is normally a PC. The Application Program will access Data & perform processing on the Server & using the data obtained via the server more processing tasks will be performed on the Client. The Application can be used by more than one user.
| WebGuest Web Glossary |
Client/Server
A client is a computer system that requests a service of another computer system (a server ) on the network .
A client is a computer system that requests a service of another computer system (a server ) on the network .
| Jensen's Technology Glossary |
Client
A computer that has access to services over a computer network. The computer providing the services is a server. Note: in an X-11 environment, the meanings of client and server are reversed. See Database.
A computer that has access to services over a computer network. The computer providing the services is a server. Note: in an X-11 environment, the meanings of client and server are reversed. See Database.
| Internet Glossary |
Client
A software program that is used to contact and obtain data from a Server software program on another computer, often across a great distance. Each Client program is designed to work with one or more specific kinds of Server programs, and each Server requires a specific kind of Client. A Web Browser is a specific kind of Client.
A software program that is used to contact and obtain data from a Server software program on another computer, often across a great distance. Each Client program is designed to work with one or more specific kinds of Server programs, and each Server requires a specific kind of Client. A Web Browser is a specific kind of Client.
| Panda Software Glossary |
Client
IT system (computer) that requests certain services and resources from another computer (server), to which it is connected across a network.
IT system (computer) that requests certain services and resources from another computer (server), to which it is connected across a network.
| Website design & Internet terms |
Client
A machine that obtains information or services from another computer. When you receive web pages from the internet your computer becomes the client.
A machine that obtains information or services from another computer. When you receive web pages from the internet your computer becomes the client.
| Multimedia Glossary |
Client
Any computer connected to a host computer, or the software used to connect to the host. See also: host.
Any computer connected to a host computer, or the software used to connect to the host. See also: host.
Client/Server
set of computer applications (programs) in which two or more computers work together. Server(s) store data and programs, which they deliver on request to clients . Part of the processing is done on the client, while the server concentrates on storing and delivering the data to be processed. This interaction between the client and server occurs in the background, so users are typically unaware which computer handles what.
| Internetworking Terms |
client
A computer system or process that requests a service of another computer system or process. A workstation requesting the contents of a file from a file server is a client of the file server. See also: client-server model, server. [Source: NNSC]
A computer system or process that requests a service of another computer system or process. A workstation requesting the contents of a file from a file server is a client of the file server. See also: client-server model, server. [Source: NNSC]
| INTERNET TERMS&ACRONYMSV1.0 |
CLIENT
A program ( like a web browser) that connects to and requests information from a server.
A program ( like a web browser) that connects to and requests information from a server.
| Noman's Java(TM) Glossary |
client
In the client/server model of communcations, the client is a process that remotely accesses resources of a compute server, such as compute power and large memory capacity.
In the client/server model of communcations, the client is a process that remotely accesses resources of a compute server, such as compute power and large memory capacity.
| The Internet Dictionary |
client
Any program you use to access a server; a computer application that requests support from another program (often called a server), which usually runs on a remote computer. For example, Netscape Navigator is a client that accesses programs (and web pages) from servers on the Internet.
Any program you use to access a server; a computer application that requests support from another program (often called a server), which usually runs on a remote computer. For example, Netscape Navigator is a client that accesses programs (and web pages) from servers on the Internet.
Client Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Client
(n.)
One who consults a legal adviser, or submits his cause to his management.
(n.)
A dependent; one under the protection of another.
(n.)
A citizen who put himself under the protection of a man of distinction and influence, who was called his patron.
(n.)
One who consults a legal adviser, or submits his cause to his management.
(n.)
A dependent; one under the protection of another.
(n.)
A citizen who put himself under the protection of a man of distinction and influence, who was called his patron.
| WordNet 2.0 |
client
Noun
1. a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
(hypernym) case
(member-holonym) lawyer-client relation, attorney-client relation
(classification) law, jurisprudence
2. someone who pays for goods or services
(synonym) customer
(hypernym) consumer
(hyponym) buyer, purchaser, emptor, vendee
(member-holonym) business relation
3. (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network
(synonym) node, guest
(hypernym) computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
(part-holonym) computer network
(classification) computer science, computing
Noun
1. a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
(hypernym) case
(member-holonym) lawyer-client relation, attorney-client relation
(classification) law, jurisprudence
2. someone who pays for goods or services
(synonym) customer
(hypernym) consumer
(hyponym) buyer, purchaser, emptor, vendee
(member-holonym) business relation
3. (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network
(synonym) node, guest
(hypernym) computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
(part-holonym) computer network
(classification) computer science, computing
| hEnglish - advanced version |
client
client
\cli"ent\ (?), n. [l. cliens, -emtis, for cluens, one who hears (in relation to his protector), a client, fr. l. cluere to be named or called; akin to gr. &?; to hear, skr. çry, and e. loud: cf. f. client. see loud.]
1. (rom. antiq.) a citizen who put himself under the protection of a man of distinction and influence, who was called his patron.
2. a dependent; one under the protection of another. i do think they are your friends and clients, and fearful to disturb you. jonson.
3. (law) one who consults a legal adviser, or submits his cause to his management.
client
n
1. a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
2. someone who pays for goods or services [syn: customer]
3. (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network [syn: node, guest]
similar words(7)
client-server
thin client
light client
client-server model
x client
attorney-client relation
lawyer-client relation
client
\cli"ent\ (?), n. [l. cliens, -emtis, for cluens, one who hears (in relation to his protector), a client, fr. l. cluere to be named or called; akin to gr. &?; to hear, skr. çry, and e. loud: cf. f. client. see loud.]
1. (rom. antiq.) a citizen who put himself under the protection of a man of distinction and influence, who was called his patron.
2. a dependent; one under the protection of another. i do think they are your friends and clients, and fearful to disturb you. jonson.
3. (law) one who consults a legal adviser, or submits his cause to his management.
client
n
1. a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
2. someone who pays for goods or services [syn: customer]
3. (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network [syn: node, guest]
similar words(7)
client-server
thin client
light client
client-server model
x client
attorney-client relation
lawyer-client relation
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
client
buyer: ceannaí
customer: cliant
buyer: ceannaí
customer: cliant
| English Phonetics |
Client Definition from Law Dictionaries & Glossaries
| The 'Lectric Law Library |
Client
One who employs and retains an attorney or counsellor to advise him about some legal matters, or to manage or defend a suit or action in which the client is a party.
The duties of the client towards his counsel include:
1. To give him written authority;
2. To disclose his case with perfect candor;
3. To offer spontaneously, advances of money to his attorney, and;
4. To promptly pay his attorney his fees at the conclusion of the suit or matter.
The client's rights include:
1. To be diligently served in the management of his business;
2. To be informed of its progress, and;
3. That his counsel shall not disclose what has been professionally confided to him.
This entry contains material from Bouvier's Legal Dictionary, a work published in the 1850's.
One who employs and retains an attorney or counsellor to advise him about some legal matters, or to manage or defend a suit or action in which the client is a party.
The duties of the client towards his counsel include:
1. To give him written authority;
2. To disclose his case with perfect candor;
3. To offer spontaneously, advances of money to his attorney, and;
4. To promptly pay his attorney his fees at the conclusion of the suit or matter.
The client's rights include:
1. To be diligently served in the management of his business;
2. To be informed of its progress, and;
3. That his counsel shall not disclose what has been professionally confided to him.
This entry contains material from Bouvier's Legal Dictionary, a work published in the 1850's.
Client Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
Client Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| maritime&shipping&trade |
Client
A party with which a company has a commercial relationship concerning the transport of e.g. cargo or concerning certain services of the company concerned, either directly or through an agent.
Synonym: Customer.
A party with which a company has a commercial relationship concerning the transport of e.g. cargo or concerning certain services of the company concerned, either directly or through an agent.
Synonym: Customer.
Client Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Social Work in Canada |
Client
a person, family, group, or community seeking the assistance of a social worker. Is seen by some as a term to be avoided as it denotes a relationship of authority over the person the social worker is helping.
a person, family, group, or community seeking the assistance of a social worker. Is seen by some as a term to be avoided as it denotes a relationship of authority over the person the social worker is helping.
Client Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Internet PR glossary |
client
A software program or computer that makes requests of servers to perform tasks such as accessing information or running a program. Contrast with server.
A software program or computer that makes requests of servers to perform tasks such as accessing information or running a program. Contrast with server.
Client Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Client
Client may refer to:
- Client (band), a british synthpop band
- Client (Client album), the above band's debut album
- Client (computing), a piece of software that accesses services from another piece of software (a server)
- Client (ancient Rome), usually a freed slave or member of the plebeian class who was sponsored by a patron benefactor
- Clients (album), an album by deathcore band The Red Chord
- The Client, a book and film by John Grisham
- The Client (The Office episode), a TV episode from the series The Office
- With respect to a professional services relationship, used to reference the party hiring a consultant. Used informally to describe any customer of a given service or product business.
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