The server
Example: The server stores data and handles user requests
Definition
"The server" refers to a computer or system that stores data, manages resources, and responds to requests from other computers or users in a network. It plays a central role in providing services and delivering information to clients connected to it.
Etymology
The term "the server" originates from the verb 'serve,' which comes from the Latin 'servire,' meaning to serve or attend. Initially, it described a person who serves others, but with the rise of computing, it evolved to describe machines that 'serve' data and services to users.
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"The server" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 116 commonly used words.
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