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–noun

1.	an act of helpful activity; help; aid: to do someone a service.

2.	the supplying or supplier of utilities or commodities, as water, electricity, or gas, required or demanded by the public.

3.	the providing or a provider of accommodation and activities required by the public, as maintenance, repair, etc.: The manufacturer guarantees service and parts.

4.	the organized system of apparatus, appliances, employees, etc., for supplying some accommodation required by the public: a television repair service.

5.	the supplying or a supplier of public communication and transportation: telephone service; bus service.

6.	the performance of duties or the duties performed as or by a waiter or servant; occupation or employment as a waiter or servant.

7.	employment in any duties or work for a person, organization, government, etc.

8.	a department of public employment, an administrative division of a government, or the body of public servants in it: the diplomatic service.

9.	the duty or work of public servants.

10.	the serving of a sovereign, state, or government in some official capacity.

11.

Military.

a.	the armed forces: in the service.

b.	a branch of the armed forces, as the army or navy: Which service were you in during the war?

12.	Ordnance. the actions required in loading and firing a cannon: service of the piece.

13.	Often, services. the performance of any duties or work for another; helpful or professional activity: medical services.

14.	something made or done by a commercial organization for the public benefit and without regard to direct profit: Certain books are published at a loss as a public service.

15.	Also called divine service. public religious worship according to prescribed form and order.

16.	a ritual or form prescribed for public worship or for some particular occasion: the marriage service.

17.	the serving of God by obedience, piety, etc.: voluntary service.

18.	a musical setting of the sung portions of a liturgy.

19.	a set of dishes, utensils, etc., for general table use or for particular use: a tea service; service for eight.

20.	answering service.

21.	Law. the serving of a process or writ upon a person.

22.	Nautical. tarred spun yarn or other small stuff for covering the exterior of a rope.

23.

(in tennis, badminton, handball, etc.)

a.	the act or manner of putting the ball or shuttlecock into play; serve.

b.	the ball or shuttlecock as put into play.

24.	the mating of a female animal with the male.

–adjective

25.	of service; useful.

26.	of, pertaining to, or used by servants, delivery people, etc., or in serving food: service stairs; the service pieces in a set of dishes.

27.	supplying aids or services rather than products or goods: Medicine is one of the service professions.

28.	supplying maintenance and repair: He operates a service center for electrical appliances.

29.	of, for, or pertaining to the armed forces of a country or one of them: a service academy.

30.	charged for providing service: a service fee of 15 percent on the restaurant check.

31.	providing, authorizing, or guaranteeing service: a service industry; a service contract.

–verb (used with object)

32.	to make fit for use; repair; restore to condition for service: to service an automobile.

33.	to supply with aid, information, or other incidental services.

34.	(of a male animal) to mate with (a female animal).

35.	Finance. to pay off (a debt) over a period of time, as by meeting periodic interest payments.

—Idioms

36.	at someone's service, ready to be of help or use to someone; at one's disposal: You will have an English-speaking guide at your service.

37.	be of service, to be helpful or useful: If we can be of service, do not hesitate to call.

[Origin: bef. 1100; ME (n.) < OF < L servitium servitude, equiv. to serv(us) slave + -itium -ice; r. ME servise, late OE serfise ceremony < OF servise, var. of service

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ser·vice Audio Help (sûr'vĭs) Pronunciation Key
n.

1. Employment in duties or work for another, as for a government: has been in the company's service for 15 years.
2. A government branch or department and its employees: the diplomatic service.
3. The armed forces of a nation: joined the service right after college.
4. A branch of the armed forces of a nation.
5. Work done for others as an occupation or business: has done service for us as a consultant.
6. 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.
7. Assistance; help: was of great service to him during his illness.
8. An act of assistance or benefit; a favor: My friend did me a service in fixing the door.
9. Active devotion to God, as through good works or prayer.
10. A religious rite.
11. The serving of food or the manner in which it is served.
12. A set of dishes or utensils: a silver tea service.
1. The armed forces of a nation: joined the service right after college.
2. A branch of the armed forces of a nation.
3. Work done for others as an occupation or business: has done service for us as a consultant.
4. 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. Assistance; help: was of great service to him during his illness.
6. An act of assistance or benefit; a favor: My friend did me a service in fixing the door.
7. Active devotion to God, as through good works or prayer.
8. A religious rite.
9. The serving of food or the manner in which it is served.
10. A set of dishes or utensils: a silver tea service.
The performance of work or duties for a superior or as a servant: found the butler's service to be excellent.
1. Work done for others as an occupation or business: has done service for us as a consultant.
2. 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.
3. Assistance; help: was of great service to him during his illness.
4. An act of assistance or benefit; a favor: My friend did me a service in fixing the door.
5. Active devotion to God, as through good works or prayer.
6. A religious rite.
7. The serving of food or the manner in which it is served.
8. A set of dishes or utensils: a silver tea service.
A department or branch of a hospital staff that provides specified patient care: the anesthesiology service.
Installation, maintenance, or repairs provided or guaranteed by a dealer or manufacturer: a dealer with full parts and service.
A facility providing the public with the use of something, such as water or transportation.
1. Assistance; help: was of great service to him during his illness.
2. An act of assistance or benefit; a favor: My friend did me a service in fixing the door.
3. Active devotion to God, as through good works or prayer.
4. A religious rite.
5. The serving of food or the manner in which it is served.
6. A set of dishes or utensils: a silver tea service.
1. Active devotion to God, as through good works or prayer.
2. A religious rite.
3. The serving of food or the manner in which it is served.
4. A set of dishes or utensils: a silver tea service.
1. The serving of food or the manner in which it is served.
2. A set of dishes or utensils: a silver tea service.
Sports The act, manner, or right of serving in many court games; a serve.
Copulation with a female animal. Used of male animals, especially studs.
Law The serving of a writ or summons.
The material, such as cord, used in binding or wrapping rope.
An answering service.

tr.v. ser·viced, ser·vic·ing, ser·vic·es

To make fit for use; adjust, repair, or maintain: service a car.
To provide services to.
To make interest payments on (a debt).
1. To copulate with (a female animal). Used of a male animal, especially studs.
2. Slang To have sex with.

adj.

Of or relating to the armed forces of a country.
Intended for use in supplying or serving: a service elevator; the service entrance.
Offering repairs or maintenance: a service guarantee; a road service area.
Offering services to the public in response to need or demand: a service industry.

[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.

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services
noun
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others; "the mayor tried to maintain city services"; "the medical services are excellent"

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