Server: meaning, definitions and examples

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server

 

[ หˆsษ™หvษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computer

A server is a computer or computer program that manages access to a centralized resource or service in a network.

Synonyms

host, mainframe, node

Examples of usage

  • The server crashed, causing the website to go down.
  • The company uses a server to store all their important files.
Context #2 | Noun

restaurant

A server is a person who takes orders, serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant.

Synonyms

waiter, waitress

Examples of usage

  • The server recommended the special of the day.
  • I left a tip for our friendly server at the end of the meal.
Context #3 | Noun

sports

In sports, a server is a player who initiates play by serving the ball or puck to start a point.

Examples of usage

  • The tennis player has a powerful serve.
  • The volleyball server aced the opponent with a strong serve.

Translations

Translations of the word "server" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น servidor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเฅเคตเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Server

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ server

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั€ะฒะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ serwer

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒผใƒใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท serveur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ servidor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sunucu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ๋ฒ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุงุฏู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ server

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ server

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœๅŠกๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ streลพnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพjรณnn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตั€ะฒะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ server

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ servidor

Etymology

The word 'server' originated from the Old French word 'servir', which means 'to serve'. In the context of computing, the term 'server' was first used in the 1950s to refer to a centralized computer that provided services to other computers in a network. Over time, the concept of servers has evolved to encompass a wide range of functions in both computing and non-computing contexts.

See also: servant, serveware, service, serviette, servile, servility, servingware, subservience, subservient, subserviently.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,481 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.