server

Vocabulary Word

Definition

Much like a server in a restaurant, in the IT world, a server provides or 'serves' services to other computers, known as 'clients'. It's like a big website librarian making sure all the books go to the right people.

Examples in Different Contexts

Educational institutions might use servers to provide e-learning platforms. An educator might note, 'Our school's server ensures students can access resources anytime.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

Our current database for the carbon emission records is quite scattered. We need to find a more structured and accessible solution.

Response:

This is why we should centralize our carbon emission data on a server. It'll make our work much more efficient.

Creative

Scenario:

We have a ton of high-res images for this project. Organizing and storing these might demand some strategic thinking.

Response:

Perhaps we should consider acquiring a larger server, it will also serve as a secure backup for our digital assets.