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a government system or private organization that is responsible for a particular type of activity, or for providing a particular thing that people need: the postal service. US the National Park Service. UK the National Health Service. UK the ambulance / prison service.
The meaning of SERVICE is the occupation or function of serving. How to use service in a sentence.
an act of helpful activity; help; aid: to do someone a service. the supplying or supplier of utilities or commodities, as water, electricity, or gas, required or demanded by the public. the providing or a provider of accommodation and activities required by the public, as maintenance, repair, etc.: The manufacturer guarantees service and parts.
Definition of service noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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- at someone's service
- be of service
- do (someone) a service
30 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 service /ˈsɚvəs/ noun
plural services
1 service
/ˈsɚvəs/
noun
: ready or available for someone's use
•I am happy to be at your service if you have any questions.
: to do something that helps (someone)
•The journalists did the public a service by exposing the corruption.
•You are doing us no service by criticizing everything.
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: to do the work that is needed to keep (a machine or vehicle) in good condition
Synonyms for SERVICE: kindness, privilege, grace, courtesy, mercy, indulgence, blessing, benefit; Antonyms of SERVICE: interference, obstacle, impediment, hindrance, hurdle, worthlessness, uselessness, inapplicability.
If you perform duties that help someone else, you're providing a service. If you make dinner for your neighbor's children while she's in the hospital, you're doing a good service. Service has many uses, all having to do with serving someone, or doing something for them.
