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   Serv·ice

   /ˈsərvəs/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of helping or doing work for someone: "millions are involved in voluntary service" Similar act of assistancegood turnfavorkindnesshelping handassistancehelpaidofficesministrations
   • ▪ an act of assistance: "he has done us a great service" Similar act of assistancegood turnfavorkindnesshelping handassistancehelpaidofficesministrations
   • ▪ a period of employment with a company or organization: "he retired after 40 years' service" Similar workemploymentemploylaborperformance of one's duties
   • ▪ the use that can be made of a machine: "the computer should provide good service for years" Similar useusage
   • ▪ employment as a servant: "the pitifully low wages gained from domestic service"
   • 2. assistance or advice given to customers during and after the sale of goods: "they aim to provide better quality of service"
   • ▪ the action or process of serving food and drinks to customers: "they complained of poor bar service" Similar waitingwaitressingwaiting at tableserving of food and drinkattendanceserving
   • ▪ short for service charge
   • 3. a piece of work done for a client or customer that does not involve manufacturing goods: "highly customized goods and services"
   • 4. a system supplying a public need such as transport, communications, or utilities such as electricity and water: "a regular bus service" Similar amenityfacilityresourceutilitysolutionsystem
   • ▪ a public department or organization run by the government: "the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service"
   • ▪ the armed forces: "he saw a friend in army uniform, telling tales of his adventures in the services" Similar armed forcesarmed servicesforcesmilitaryarmynavyair forcemarines
   • ▪ an area with parking beside a major road supplying gasoline, refreshments, and other amenities to motorists. British
   • 5. a ceremony of religious worship according to a prescribed form; the prescribed form for such a ceremony: "a funeral service" Similar ceremonyritualriteobservanceordinanceliturgysacramentoffice
   • 6. a periodic routine inspection and maintenance of a vehicle or other machine: "he took his car in for service" Similar overhaulservicingmaintenance checkroutine checkcheck
   • 7. a set of matching dishes and utensils used for serving a particular meal: "a dinner service"
   • 8. (in tennis and other racket sports) the action or right of serving to begin play.
   • ▪ a serve.
   • 9. the formal delivery of a document such as a writ or summons.

   verb

   • 1. perform routine maintenance or repair work on (a vehicle or machine): "have your car serviced regularly" Similar overhaulservicingmaintenance checkroutine checkcheck
   • ▪ supply and maintain systems for public utilities and transportation and communications in (an area): "the town is small but well serviced"
   • ▪ perform a service or services for (someone): "the state's biggest health maintenance organization servicing the poor"
   • ▪ pay interest on (a debt): "taxpayers are paying $250 million just to service that debt"
   • 2. (of a male animal) mate with (a female animal): "one dog could presumably service several bitches in a day"
   • ▪ have sex with or give sexual gratification to (someone). vulgar slang

   Word Origin Old English (denoting religious devotion or a form of liturgy), from Old French servise or Latin servitium ‘slavery’, from servus ‘slave’. The early sense of the verb (mid 19th century) was ‘be of service to, provide with a service’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSERVICE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   a system that supplies something that people need: financial / medical services. electricity / water services. They provide a free bus service from the station. service noun (WORK) the time you spend working for an organization: He retired last week after 25 years ' service. service noun (CEREMONY) a religious ceremony:

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishservice noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   service. [countable] a system that provides something that the public needs, organized by the government or a private company. The government aims to improve public services, especially education. Essential services (= the supply of water, gas, electricity) will be maintained.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › serviceService - definition of service by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. Work that is done for others as an occupation or business: has done service for us as a consultant. b. The performance of work or duties for a superior or as a servant: found the butler's service to be excellent. c.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › serviceService - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of service. noun. an act of help or assistance. “he did them a service ” see more. noun. work done by one person or group that benefits another. “budget separately for goods and services ” see more. noun. a means of serving. synonyms: avail, help. see more. noun. employment in or work for another. “he retired after 30 years of service ”

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSERVICE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · A service is something that the public needs, such as transport, communications facilities, hospitals, or energy supplies, which is provided in a planned and organized way by the government or an official body.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanservice noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ˈsərvəs/. providing something. [countable] a system that provides something that the public needs, organized by the government or a private company the ambulance/bus/telephone, etc. service The government aims to improve public services, especially education.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › serviceservice | meaning of service in Longman Dictionary of...

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   Related topics: Daily life service service 2 verb [transitive] 1 D REPAIR if someone services a machine or vehicle, they examine it and do what is needed to keep it working well The plumber came to service the boiler. have something serviced I'm having the car serviced next week.