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client

UK/ˈklaɪ.ənt/ US/ˈklaɪʌnt/ common

noun

1.

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

2.

someone who pays for goods or services

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3.

(computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network

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Origin

From Middle English client, from Anglo-Norman clyent, Old French client, from Latin cliēns, akin to clinare (“to lean”).

Phrases

  • direct client contact

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