Meaning of the word "web server" in English

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web server

US /ˈweb ˌsɝː.vɚ/
UK /ˈweb ˌsɝː.vɚ/
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Noun

1.

a computer program that delivers web content, such as web pages, to users over the internet using the HTTP protocol

Example:
Our website is hosted on a powerful web server.
The web server crashed, making the site inaccessible.
Synonym:
2.

the computer hardware on which a web server program runs and stores website files

Example:
We need to upgrade our web server to handle more traffic.
The new web server has faster processors and more storage.
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