Gateway vs. Server — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Gateway and Server
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Gateway
An opening or a structure framing an opening, such as an arch, that may be closed by a gate.
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Server
One who serves food and drink. See Usage Note at waiter.
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Gateway
Something that serves as an entrance or a means of access
A gateway to success.
The gateway to the West.
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Server
Something, such as a tray, that is used in serving food and drink.
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Gateway
Software or hardware that enables communication between computer networks that use different communications protocols. Also called router2.
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Server
An altar server.
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Gateway
An entrance capable of being blocked by use of a gate.
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Server
(Law) One who serves a legal process, such as a summons or court order.
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Gateway
A place regarded as giving access to somewhere.
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Server
(Sports) The player who serves, as in court games.
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Gateway
Any point that represents the beginning of a transition from one place or phase to another.
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Server
A file server.
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Gateway
(attributive) Any thing or area of interest that tends to lead to deeper involvement.
A gateway drug
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Server
A computer that processes requests for HTML and other documents that are components of webpages.
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Gateway
A point at which freight moving from one territory to another is interchanged between transportation lines.
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Server
(computing) A program that provides services to other programs or devices, either in the same computer or over a computer network.
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Gateway
(digital communications) In wireless internet, an access point with additional software capabilities such as providing NAT and DHCP, which may also provide VPN support, roaming, firewalls, various levels of security, etc.
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Server
(computing) A computer dedicated to running such programs.
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Gateway
To make available via a gateway, or access point.
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Server
One who serves.
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Gateway
A passage through a fence or wall; a gate; also, a frame, arch, etc., in which a gate in hung, or a structure at an entrance or gate designed for ornament or defense.
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Server
A waitress or waiter.
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Gateway
An entrance that can be closed by a gate
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Server
The player who serves the ball.
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Server
(Christianity) A priest's attendant at the celebration of the Eucharist.
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Server
A tray for dishes.
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Server
A spoon for serving food.
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Server
One who serves.
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Server
A tray for dishes; a salver.
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Server
A person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
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Server
(court games) the player who serves to start a point
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Server
(computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network
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Server
Utensil used in serving food or drink
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