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 [ˈsɜːvɪsɪz]
pl n
1. (Business / Industrial Relations & HR Terms) work performed for remuneration
2. (Military) (usually preceded by the) the armed forces
3. (Economics) (sometimes singular) Economics commodities, such as banking, that are mainly intangible and usually consumed concurrently with their production Compare goods [2]
4. a system of providing the public with gas, water, etc.
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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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