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Clients ˈklaɪənt She's Behalf Person Company Noun Well Known

Word3 client
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈklaɪənt/ /ˈklaɪənt/
Example
  • she's a well-known lawyer with many famous clients.
  • potential/prospective clients
  • it is our job to act on behalf of the client.
  • we will advise the client on the best way to solve the problem.
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client

(noun)/ˈklaɪənt/ /ˈklaɪənt/
  1. a person who uses the services or advice of a professional person or organization
    • She's a well-known lawyer with many famous clients.
    • potential/prospective clients
    • It is our job to act on behalf of the client.
    • We will advise the client on the best way to solve the problem.
    • Social workers must always consider the best interests of their clients.
    • Corporate clients usually want their work done much faster than private clients.

    Extra Examples

    • A new branch has been opened to serve clients in Dallas.
    • On behalf of my client, I would like to remind you of your obligations in this matter.
    • She's so busy that she's not taking on any new clients.
    • The company needs to focus on its biggest clients.
    • a campaign to attract new clients
    • the relationship of solicitor and client
    • It is important that both therapists and clients believe that change is possible.
    • The company keeps in touch with clients online.
    • Advice is offered at no additional cost to the client.
    • The organization helps clients plan for the future.
    • The company's major clients include interior designers and galleries.
    • They have developed a broad client base in the local area.
    • Sharing your business plan or client list is not networking.
    • client confidentiality agreements
    • The company negotiates flexible contracts on behalf of its clients.
    • Surgery opening will be extended to 8pm for clients by appointment.
    • Our first meeting with a prospective client includes a thorough review of our past work.
  2. a computer that is linked to a server
  3. Word Origin

    • late Middle English: from Latin cliens, client-, variant of cluens ‘heeding’, from cluere ‘hear or obey’. The term originally denoted a person under the protection and patronage of another, hence a person “protected” by a legal adviser (sense (1)).
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