Meaning of the word server in English

What does server mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

server

US /ˈsɝː.vɚ/

UK /ˈsɜː.vər/

a computer program that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network

Example:

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The website is down because the server crashed.

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Our data is stored on a secure server.

Synonym:

host mainframe

a person who serves food and drink in a restaurant or bar

Example:

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The server took our order promptly.

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She works as a server at a popular cafe.

Synonym:

waiter waitress attendant

Related Word:

web server proxy server