"thin client" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: thin clients [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} thin client (plural thin clients)
  1. (computing) A minimal client that relies on the server to do most of its processing. Wikipedia link: thin client Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: lean client, slim client, zero client Translations (a minimal client that relies on the server to do most of its processing): cienki klient [masculine] (Polish)
    Sense id: en-thin_client-en-noun-K9I6o8jK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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