AI & the web
Server
Software or a computer that provides a service or resource to another program over a network.
In everyday use
A web server responds when your browser requests a dictionary page.
What to keep in mind
One physical computer can run several services; a server is not always a single dedicated machine.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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