"client-server" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} client-server (not comparable)
  1. (computing) describes computer software usually comprising a number of client modules, and a server module to which they are connected in some way. The clients make requests of the server; the server processes the requests and returns the results to the appropriate client. Wikipedia link: client-server Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: client/server
    Sense id: en-client-server-en-adj-ioGeABLc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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