Workstation vs. Server

Workstationnoun

a desktop computer, normally more powerful than a normal PC and often dedicated to a specific task, such as graphics

Workstationnoun

an area, at a workplace, for a single worker

Workstationnoun

a desktop digital computer that is conventionally considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer

Workstationnoun

a desktop computer terminal, typically networked and more powerful than a personal computer.

Workstationnoun

an area where work of a particular nature is carried out, such as a specific location on an assembly line.

Workstation

A workstation is a special computer designed for technical or scientific applications. Intended primarily to be used by one person at a time, they are commonly connected to a local area network and run multi-user operating systems.

Servernoun

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

Servernoun

(computing) A computer dedicated to running such programs.

Servernoun

One who serves.

Servernoun

A waitress or waiter.

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

One who serves.

Servernoun

A tray for dishes; a salver.

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

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