server
server
/ˈsɜr vər/
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Definition(s):
- (n) a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
- (n) (court games) the player who serves to start a point
- (n) (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
- (n) utensil used in serving food or drink
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Usage(s):
- It senses when a server is sending passwords and user names to access another server, and it harvests the information and gives it to us.
- With so many different servers and so much room for error, there's little chance all your devices will sync up.
- Trouble is, its share of the server market is rapidly shrinking as Microsoft Windows NT-based servers from Dell and Compaq take over.
Quotes
- "I knew he was going to be a very difficult opponent, because he's a big server, difficult player. On this surface, it's very difficult to stop him," Nadal said in the post-match press conference. "I'm very happy to win in five sets....on Jun 24, 2010 By: Rafael Nadal Source: Latin American Herald Tribune
- "That was ridiculous, I think," Hantuchova told reporters. "I was really surprised with that. I think it's unfair. It's a distraction to the server. We played before and she never did it."on Jan 24, 2008 By: Daniela Hantuchova Source: Reuters India
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