Supercomputer vs. Server

Supercomputer vs. Server — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Supercomputer and Server

Supercomputernoun

(computing) Any computer that has a far greater processing power than others of its day; typically they use more than one core and are housed in large clean rooms with high air flow to permit cooling. Typical uses are weather forecasting, nuclear simulations and animations.

Servernoun

(computing) A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network.

Supercomputernoun

a mainframe computer that is one of the most powerful available at a given time

Servernoun

(computing) A computer dedicated to running such programs.

Servernoun

One who serves.

Servernoun

A waitress or waiter.

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Servernoun

(tennis) The player who serves the ball.

Servernoun

A priest's attendant at the celebration of the Eucharist.

Servernoun

A tray for dishes; a salver.

Servernoun

A spoon for serving food.

Servernoun

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

Servernoun

(court games) the player who serves to start a point

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Servernoun

(computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network

Servernoun

utensil used in serving food or drink