SERVER


Meaning of SERVER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ sɜ:(r)və(r) ]

( servers)

1.

In computing, a server is part of a computer network which does a particular task, for example storing or processing information, for all or part of the network. ( COMPUTING )

N-COUNT

2.

In tennis and badminton, the server is the player whose turn it is to hit the ball or shuttlecock to start play.

...a brilliant server and volleyer.

N-COUNT : oft adj N

3.

A server is something such as a fork or spoon that is used for serving food.

...salad servers.

N-COUNT : oft n N

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