In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
CLIENT
node, client, guest
(noun) (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network
customer, client
(noun) someone who pays for goods or services
client
(noun) a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
client (plural clients)
A customer, a buyer or receiver of goods or services.
(computing) The role of a computer application or system that requests and/or consumes the services provided by another having the role of server.
One who receives help or services from a professional such as a lawyer or accountant.
(legal) A person who employs or retains an attorney to represent him or her in any legal matter, or one who merely divulges confidential matters to an attorney while pursuing professional assistance without subsequently retaining the attorney.
Synonyms
• (customer): buyer, customer, punter
Antonyms
• (computing): server
Hyponyms
(Hyponyms of client (computing)):
• fat client
• heavy client
• hybrid client
• lean client
• rich client
• RTE client
• slim client
• thick client
• thin client
• ultra-thin client
• Web client
• zero client
Holonyms
• (customer): clientele
Anagrams
• lectin, lentic
Source: Wiktionary
Cli"ent, n. Etym: [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. çry, and E. loud: cf. F. client. See Loud.]
1. (Rom. Antiq.)
Definition: 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. B. Jonson.
3. (Law)
Definition: One who consults a legal adviser, or submits his cause to his management.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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