hostcomputer
nounUK /ˈhəʊst kəmˌpjuːtə/
US /ˈhoʊst kəmˌpjuːtər/
A host computer is the main computer that other computers or devices connect to.
The students logged in to the host computer to share the printer.
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2. In networking, a computer that provides services or resources to other computers on a network.
The host computer runs the website that everyone visits.
3. In virtualization, the physical machine on which virtual machines run.
The host computer has enough memory to run three virtual machines.
4. A computer that controls or communicates with connected hardware devices.
The host computer sends commands to the robot arm.