# Terminology
| Phrase      | Definition                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
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| agent       | A process running in server or client mode.                                                                                                                                                                    |
| client/node | A Nomad client is responsible for running tasks assigned to it. A client registers itself with servers and watches for work to be assigned. When running the agent, the client may be referred to as a *node*. |
| server      | A Nomad server manages                                                                                                                                                                                         |
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