English · Science & Technology
server
/ˈsɜː.və/
[/ˈsɜː.və/]
central computer
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A powerful computer that stores data and provides services to other computers over a network.
Example
When the company's server crashed, employees could not access any of their shared files.
When the company's server crashed, employees could not access any of their shared files.
Etymology
From 'serve', from Latin 'servire' (to serve); the computing sense emerged in the late 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in networking, websites, email, and cloud services; also means a waiter.