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Server

/ˈsɜːvə/

A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network.

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📖 Definitions of "Server"

noun

1
A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network.
2
A computer dedicated to running such programs.
3
One who serves.
4
A tray for dishes.

🔄 Synonyms of "Server"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
hostnoun	One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
waiternoun	A male or female attendant who serves customers at their tables in a restaurant, café or similar.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Server"

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Word	Definition
hostnoun	One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
waiternoun	A male or female attendant who serves customers at their tables in a restaurant, café or similar.
server-side	(computing, networking) Occurring on the server (remote machine) rather than the client (local machine).
servletnoun	(object-oriented programming, server) A Java program running on an Internet server that generates web content dynamically in response to requests from clients.
mainframenoun	(computer hardware) A large, powerful computer able to manage very many simultaneous tasks and communicate with very many connected terminals; used by large, complex organizations (such as banks and supermarkets) where continuously sustained operation is vital.
tftpnoun	(networking) Initialism of trivial file transfer protocol: a simple file transfer protocol, like FTP.
browsernoun	(computing, by extension) Any other type of information browser.
listservnoun	(Internet) A type of electronic mailing list, allowing for distribution of email to many subscribers.
servnoun	Abbreviation of service. [An act of being of assistance to someone.]
vendornoun	A person or a company that vends or sells.
backendnoun	Alternative form of back end. [The rear, back, or unseen portion (of something).]
back-endnoun	Alternative form of back end. [The rear, back, or unseen portion (of something).]
servicenoun	An act of being of assistance to someone.
firewallnoun	(computer security) The software that monitors traffic in and out of a private network or a personal computer and allows or blocks such traffic depending on its perceived threat.
wallnoun	A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.
servantnoun	One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.
seververb	(transitive) To cut free.
waitressnoun	A female attendant who serves customers in a restaurant, café, or similar.
busboynoun	(US) An assistant waiter; one who clears plates from and cleans tables.
servenoun	(chiefly Australia) A portion of food or drink, a serving.