ser·vice (sûr v s)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.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. Idioms: 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. |
service Noun 1. an act of help or assistance 2. an organization or system that provides something needed by the public: a consumer information service 3. a department of public employment and its employees: the diplomatic service 4. the installation or maintenance of goods provided by a dealer after a sale 5. availability for use by the public: the new plane could be in service within fifteen years 6. a regular check made on a machine or vehicle in which parts are tested, cleaned, or replaced if worn 7. the serving of guests or customers: service is included on the wine list 8. one of the branches of the armed forces 9. the serving of food: silver service 10. a set of dishes, cups, and plates for use at table 11. a formal religious ceremony 12. Tennis, squash, etc. a. the act, manner, or right of serving the ball b. the game in which a particular player serves: she dropped only one point on her service Adjective 1. of or for the use of servants or employees: a service elevator 2. serving the public rather than producing goods: service industries Verb [-vicing, -viced] 1. to provide service or services to 2. to check and repair (a vehicle or machine) 3. (of a male animal) to mate with (a female animal) See also services [Latin servitium condition of a slave]
Service the settings for a table; sets of dishes, etc. Examples: service of china, 1788; of gilt plate, 1669; of plate; of tableware.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. |  service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services"work - activity directed toward making or doing something; "she checked several points needing further work" consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) facility - a service that an organization or a piece of equipment offers you; "a cell phone with internet facility" utility - the service (electric power or water or transportation) provided by a public utility; "the cost of utilities never decreases"; "all the utilities were lost after the hurricane" | | 2. | service - an act of help or assistance; "he did them a service"assist, assistance, help, aid - the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading" community service - an unpaid service for the benefit of the public that is performed by lawbreakers as part (or all) of their sentence help desk, helpdesk - a service that provides information and assistance to the users of a computer network seating - the service of ushering people to their seats | | 3. |  service - the act of public worship following prescribed rules; "the Sunday service"chapel service, chapel - a service conducted in a place of worship that has its own altar; "he was late for chapel" committal service - service committing a body to the grave; "the committal service will be held next Monday" none - a service in the Roman Catholic Church formerly read or chanted at 3 PM (the ninth hour counting from sunrise) but now somewhat earlier vesper - a late afternoon or evening worship service watch night - a devotional service (especially on New Year's Eve) | | 4. | service - a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulationcompany - an institution created to conduct business; "he only invests in large well-established companies"; "he started the company in his garage" | | 5. | service - employment in or work for another; "he retired after 30 years of service"employment, work - the occupation for which you are paid; "he is looking for employment"; "a lot of people are out of work" | | 6. |  service - a force that is a branch of the armed forcesnaval forces, navy - an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare coastguard - a military service responsible for the safety of maritime traffic in coastal waters Marines - members of a body of troops trained to serve on land or at sea personnel, force - group of people willing to obey orders; "a public force is necessary to give security to the rights of citizens" | | 7. | Service - Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958) | | 8. | service - a means of serving; "of no avail"; "there's no help for it"helpfulness - the property of providing useful assistance | | 9. |  service - tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at tabletableware - articles for use at the table (dishes and silverware and glassware) | | 10. | service - the act of mating by male animals; "the bull was worth good money in servicing fees" | | 11. | service - (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to himactivity - any specific behavior; "they avoided all recreational activity" socage - land tenure by agricultural service or payment of rent; not burdened with military service | | 12. |  service - (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play; "his powerful serves won the game"badminton - a game played on a court with light long-handled rackets used to volley a shuttlecock over a net lawn tennis, tennis - a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court ace - a serve that the receiver is unable to reach fault - (sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area); "he served too many double faults" net ball, let - a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again | | 13. | service - the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone; "he accepted service of the subpoena"bringing, delivery - the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail); "his reluctant delivery of bad news" | | 14. | service - periodic maintenance on a car or machine; "it was time for an overhaul on the tractor"maintenance, upkeep, care - activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; "he wrote the manual on car care" | | 15. | service - the performance of duties by a waiter or servant; "that restaurant has excellent service"curb service - service provided to customers who remain in their vehicles self-service - the practice of serving yourself (as in a grocery or cafeteria) valet parking - a service provided (at a club or restaurant or airport etc.) whereby a patron leaves a car at the entrance and an attendant parks and retrieves it accommodation - the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a need | | Verb | 1. | service - be used by; as of a utility; "The sewage plant served the neighboring communities"; "The garage served to shelter his horses"function, operate, work, run, go - perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore" serve, function - serve a purpose, role, or function; "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk" | | 2. | service - make fit for use; "service my truck"; "the washing machine needs to be serviced"tune, tune up - adjust for (better) functioning; "tune the engine" | | 3. | service - mate with; "male animals serve the females for breeding purposes"stand - be available for stud services; "male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females" |
service  Translations service [ˈsəːvɪs] n ( gen) → servicio; ( REL) ( Catholic) → misa: ( other) → oficio (religioso); the Services → las fuerzas armadas; the essential services → los servicios esenciales; medical/social services → servicios mpl médicos/sociales; the train service to London → los trenes a Londres; to be of service to sb → ser útil a algn
 service [ˈsəːvɪs] n ( gen) → service m; (Mil); the Services npl → les forces armées; to be of service to sb, to do sb a service → rendre service à qn;
 service [ˈsəːvɪs] n → Dienst m; (also: train service) → Bahnverbindung f: (generally) → Zugverkehr m; to be of service to sb → jdm nützen; dinner service → Essservice nt
 service [ˈsəːvɪs] n → servizio; the Services npl → le forze armate; to be of service to sb, to do sb a service → essere d'aiuto a qn;
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