Ser·vice (sûr v s), Robert William 1874-1958. British-born Canadian writer of poetry and novels about life in the Yukon, including the ballad "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" (1907). |
| ser·vice (sûrvs) n. 1. a. Employment in duties or work for another, as for a government: has been in the company's service for 15 years. b. A government branch or department and its employees: the diplomatic service. 2. a. The armed forces of a nation: joined the service right after college. b. A branch of the armed forces of a nation. 3. The performance of work or duties for a superior or as a servant: found the butler's service to be excellent. 4. a. Work done for others as an occupation or business: has done service for us as a consultant. b. An act or a variety of work done for others, especially for pay: offers a superior service to that of his competitors; provides full catering services. 5. A department or branch of a hospital staff that provides specified patient care: the anesthesiology service. 6. Installation, maintenance, or repairs provided or guaranteed by a dealer or manufacturer: a dealer with full parts and service. 7. A facility providing the public with the use of something, such as water or transportation. 8. a. Assistance; help: was of great service to him during his illness. b. An act of assistance or benefit; a favor: My friend did me a service in fixing the door. 9. a. Active devotion to God, as through good works or prayer. b. A religious rite. 10. a. The serving of food or the manner in which it is served. b. A set of dishes or utensils: a silver tea service. 11. Sports The act, manner, or right of serving in many court games; a serve. 12. Copulation with a female animal. Used of male animals, especially studs. 13. Law The serving of a writ or summons. 14. The material, such as cord, used in binding or wrapping rope. 15. An answering service. tr.v. ser·viced, ser·vic·ing, ser·vic·es 1. To make fit for use; adjust, repair, or maintain: service a car. 2. To provide services to. 3. To make interest payments on (a debt). 4. a. To copulate with (a female animal). Used of a male animal, especially studs. b. Slang To have sex with. adj. Idioms: 1. Of or relating to the armed forces of a country. 2. Intended for use in supplying or serving: a service elevator; the service entrance. 3. Offering repairs or maintenance: a service guarantee; a road service area. 4. Offering services to the public in response to need or demand: a service industry. at (someone's) service Ready to help or be of use. be of service To be ready to help or be useful. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin servitium, slavery, from servus, slave.] Usage Note: Aside from specialized senses in finance (service a debt) and animal breeding (service a mare), the verb service is used principally in the sense "to repair or maintain": service the washing machine. In the sense "to supply goods or services to," serve is the correct choice: One radio network serves three states. |
services
Noun, pl
1. work performed in a job: the OBE for her services to the community
2. the services the armed forces
3. a system of providing the public with something it needs, such as gas or water
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| Noun | 1. |  services - performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others; "the mayor tried to maintain city services"; "the medical services are excellent"employment, work - the occupation for which you are paid; "he is looking for employment"; "a lot of people are out of work" plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one |
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