client
A client is a person or organization that uses the professional services or advice of another person or company. It typically implies a formal, ongoing relationship involving specialized skills, such as those provided by lawyers, accountants, or consultants.
Exemplos
3 de 5I'm sorry I'm late; a client called me just as I was leaving the office.
I'm sorry I'm late; a client called me just as I was leaving the office.
The firm is strictly bound by professional ethics to protect the confidentiality of every client.
The firm is strictly bound by professional ethics to protect the confidentiality of every client.
My freelance client is really chill and usually gives me plenty of time for projects.
My freelance client is really chill and usually gives me plenty of time for projects.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the CL in Client standing for Consult: a Client is someone who Consults a professional.
Quiz rápido
The architect presented the blueprints to the ____ for final approval.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: client
Exemplos
I'm sorry I'm late; a client called me just as I was leaving the office.
everydayI'm sorry I'm late; a client called me just as I was leaving the office.
The firm is strictly bound by professional ethics to protect the confidentiality of every client.
formalThe firm is strictly bound by professional ethics to protect the confidentiality of every client.
My freelance client is really chill and usually gives me plenty of time for projects.
informalMy freelance client is really chill and usually gives me plenty of time for projects.
The study analyzes the correlation between client satisfaction and the frequency of service interventions.
academicThe study analyzes the correlation between client satisfaction and the frequency of service interventions.
We need to focus on our high-value corporate clients to ensure long-term revenue stability.
businessWe need to focus on our high-value corporate clients to ensure long-term revenue stability.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
prospective client
prospective client
client-side
client-side
attorney-client privilege
attorney-client privilege
Frequentemente confundido com
A 'customer' usually buys physical goods from a shop, while a 'client' pays for professional services or long-term expertise.
Notas de uso
Use 'client' when referring to professional relationships in law, finance, advertising, or healthcare. In modern software, it also refers to the program that requests data from a server.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'customer' for everyone who pays for something. Remember that you are a 'client' of a lawyer, but a 'customer' of a grocery store.
Dica de memorização
Think of the CL in Client standing for Consult: a Client is someone who Consults a professional.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'cliens', which referred to a person under the protection and patronage of another.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In Western business culture, calling someone a 'client' rather than a 'customer' often implies a higher level of status and personalized service.
Quiz rápido
The architect presented the blueprints to the ____ for final approval.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: client
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