server  /ˈsɜr vər/ ? Meaning of "server"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
  2. (n) (court games) the player who serves to start a point
  3. (n) (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
  4. (n) utensil used in serving food or drink

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Usage(s):

  1. 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.
  2. With so many different servers and so much room for error, there's little chance all your devices will sync up.
  3. Trouble is, its share of the server market is rapidly shrinking as Microsoft Windows NT-based servers from Dell and Compaq take over.

Quotes

  1. "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

  2. "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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