device identifier

UK: /dɪˈvaɪs aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪə/

Definition

Definition of device identifier - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

code or value used to uniquely recognize a particular hardware or virtual device

TECH.

The app requests access to the device identifier for security purposes.
Each phone is tracked using a unique device identifier in the database.
The software reads the device identifier to apply the correct license.

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Expressions with device

cleaning device

tool or machine for removing dirt or dust

The vacuum cleaner is a popular cleaning device.

electronic device

gadget with electronic components

The electronic device stopped working after it got wet.

exercise device

equipment designed for physical activity and fitness

The gym has a new exercise device for cardio workouts.

measuring device

instrument used to determine size, amount, or degree

The ruler is a simple measuring device.

memory device

technique to help remember information

Using acronyms is a common memory device for students.

smart device

electronic item that can process data and connect to networks

Her smart device tracks sleep and sends alerts.

Expressions with identifier

unique identifier

identifier guaranteed unique for specific objects or purposes

Each user account has a unique identifier.

entity identifier

unique name or code used to tell one specific entity from others

Each customer record has an entity identifier in the database.

process identifier

unique number assigned to each running process

The process identifier helps manage tasks in the system.

Terms with device identifier included in their meaning

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computer address

networking

identifier for a device on a network

device address

technology

identifier used in a system to locate or communicate with one device

UDI

acr.

acr: Unique Device Identifier

special code used to identify a medical device

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French:identifiant d'appareil, ...
German:Gerätekennung, ...
Italian:identificatore del dispositivo, ...
Spanish:identificador de dispositivo, ...
Portuguese:identificador de dispositivo, ...
Chinese:设备标识符, ...
Japanese:デバイス識別子, ...
Arabic:مُعَرِّف الجِهَاز, ...
Hebrew:מְזַהֶה הֶתְקֵן, ...
Russian:идентификатор устройства, ...
Ukrainian:ідентифікатор пристрою, ...
Hindi:डिवाइस पहचानकर्ता, ...
Bengali:ডিভাইস শনাক্তকারী, ...
Catalan:identificador de dispositiu, ...
Czech:identifikátor zařízení, ...
Danish:enheds-id, ...
Dutch:apparaat-id, ...
Greek:αναγνωριστικό συσκευής, ...
Hungarian:eszközazonosító, ...
Khmer:លេខសម្គាល់ឧបករណ៍, ...
Korean:디바이스 식별자, ...
Persian:شناسه دستگاه, ...
Polish:identyfikator urządzenia, ...
Portuguese (BR):identificador de dispositivo, ...
Romanian:identificator de dispozitiv, ...
Swedish:enhetsidentifierare, ...
Thai:ตัวระบุอุปกรณ์, ...
Turkish:cihaz tanımlayıcısı, ...
Vietnamese:định danh thiết bị, ...

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