"fileserver" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fileservers [plural]
Etymology: From file + server. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|file|server}} file + server Head templates: {{en-noun}} fileserver (plural fileservers)
  1. (computing) A server used to share files with other computers. Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: file server Hypernyms: server

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