server Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

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