serverapplication
nounUK /ˈsɜːvər æplɪˈkeɪʃən/
US /ˈsɜːrvər æplɪˈkeɪʃən/
A server application is a computer program that helps other computers talk to each other and share things.
The game uses a server application so all the players can play together online.
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2. A program that runs on a powerful computer to answer requests from many users at once.
The school's server application stores every student's homework.
3. Software that manages shared resources like files or printers for other computers.
The print server application sends everyone's documents to the office printer.
4. A background program that keeps a website or online service running.
When the server application crashed, the website stopped loading.