server

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈsɜːvə/
• (America) IPA: /ˈsɝvɚ/

Noun

server (plural servers)

1. (computing) A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network.
2. (computing) A computer dedicated to running such programs.
3. One who serves.
   1. A waitress or waiter.
   2. (tennis, volleyball) The player who serves the ball.
   3. A priest's attendant at the celebration of the Eucharist.
4. A tray for dishes; a salver.
5. A spoon for serving food.

Antonyms

• (program) client

Translations

• French: serviteur, serviteuse
• German: Diener, Dienerin
• Italian: servente
• Portuguese: servidor
• Russian: служи́тель
• Spanish: sirviente, servidor, servidriz

Translations

• French: serveur, serveuse
• German: (unisex) Bedienung, Kellner, Kellnerin

Translations

• Russian: подно́с

Translations

• French: serveur
• German: Server
• Italian: server
• Portuguese: servidor
• Russian: се́рвер
• Spanish: servidor

Translations

• German: Server
• Portuguese: servidor
• Russian: се́рвер
• Spanish: servidor

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