English

server

ˈsɝː.vɚ, ˈsɜrvər, ˈsɜːvə, ˈsɝvɚ
Meaning: a computer or program that provides services to other computers in a network
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈsɜrvər, ˈsɜːvə, ˈsɝvɚ

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Example sentences

The server is down.
The server is down.
The network administrator is responsible for maintaining the company's servers.
The network administrator is responsible for maintaining the company's servers.
The company dispatched a technician to repair the server.
The company dispatched a technician to repair the server.
Linux is a free and open-source operating system used on many servers.
Linux is a free and open-source operating system used on many servers.
This server runs on Linux.
This server runs on Linux.

Usage Notes

Often refers to central computers in a network that handle data, websites, or emails. When a server is 'down', it means it is not working.

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