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station

A node in a network. It generally refers to a client PC (workstation) rather than a server, but may include both. See node.

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station

1. 

a. a place along a route or line at which a bus, train, etc., stops for fuel or to pick up or let off passengers or goods, esp one with ancillary buildings and services

b. (as modifier): a station buffet

2. (in British India) a place where the British district officials or garrison officers resided

3. Biology the type of habitat occupied by a particular animal or plant

4. RC Church

a. one of the Stations of the Cross

b. any of the churches (station churches) in Rome that have been used from ancient times as points of assembly for religious processions and ceremonies on particular days (station days)

5. (in rural Ireland) mass, preceded by confessions, held annually in a parishioner's dwelling and attended by other parishioners