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client

client

2.0
A person or company that uses services from a business
  • noun
  • /ˈklaɪənt/
translation icon : cliente
  • The lawyer met with his client to discuss the details of the case.
  • client needs
  • help clients
  • work with clients

As a therapist who works with clients, I see the hurt.

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Examples

  • Who are your other clients that I might talk to?

  • I get this question from clients all the time.

  • And so the cost for her clients is actually very high.

  • We are trying to work with clients to accept the trade off.

  • I actually met this client seven months ago.

  • I think for most clients that would be a bad agent.

  • Nor can law firms expect clients to foot the bill for this entire investment.

    Academic text (2017)
  • As a therapist who works with clients, I see the hurt.

  • Looks like I have to see some clients while I'm in town.

  • Mrs. Waters, on a personal note, I have two small children as well, and our company only wants the best for our clients.

Synonyms

customer
vsclient
1.0

A person or company that buys from a business

receives professional advice or ongoing services rather than only one-off purchases

Antonyms

282 2.9

A company or person that supplies services such as internet and electricity

Compounds

A rule that keeps what you tell your lawyer secret unless you agree

client-server
  • Specialized
1 4.5

Relating to a computer system where one central computer provides services to many connected computers

client program
  • Specialized
1 3.9

A program on your computer that gets data and services from a server

6.8

A way of helping someone talk about their feelings where the person leads sessions at their own pace

A relationship where a lawyer must act for a client's best interests and keep matters private

A professional relationship in which a lawyer must act for a client's benefit and keep information secret

How Important

client
2.0
regular
111 2.8
customer
1.0
prospect
104 4.4

Surface Forms

client singular
clients plural

Etymology

Client comes from the Latin word cliens, which is from clinare meaning 'to lean', because a client was originally someone who 'leaned on' a protector or helper. That's why today a client is a person or organization that receives services or advice.