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Definition service in American English

service noun

noun
/ˈsɜrvɪs/
1

a system provided by a government or official organization for the needs of the public

Example

the police/ambulance service

Synonyms and related words
agency block grant caring profession
2

help that you give to someone, especially by using your skills, ability, or knowledge

Example

You'll be doing me a service by just staying out of my way.

Example

To achieve the best results you need the services of a designer.

Example

Sarah offered her services as a babysitter for the day.

Synonyms and related words
help contribution assistance
2.1

help and advice given to customers in a store, hotel, or business

Example

a store with a reputation for excellent customer service

Example

We must raise the quality of service to our customers.

3

an organization that does work for a government

Example

the prison/diplomatic service

Synonyms and related words
administration agency branch
4

work or duties done for a person or an organization

Example

Jack had given 25 years of loyal service.

Example

She was praised for her services to the community.

Example

He was finally rewarded for his many years of outstanding voluntary service.

Example

financial/banking services

Synonyms and related words
authenticator automaker bookseller
5.1

work, help, or advice provided by a business or organization for the public

Example

We strive to provide a first-class service.

Synonyms and related words
help contribution assistance
Example

a church/marriage/funeral/memorial service

Synonyms and related words
anoint bless blessing
Synonyms and related words
à la carte all-you-can-eat bill
8

the use and benefit that an object provides you with

Example

This old van has given us years of service.

Synonyms and related words
advantage benefit good
Example

I need to take my truck in for service.

Synonyms and related words
repair maintenance overhaul
9.1

an occasion when a vehicle or machine is examined to check that it works correctly and to make repairs

Example

When was the last time your car had a service?

Synonyms and related words
examination analysis review
10

a bus, train, ship, or plane that goes regularly to a particular place or at a particular time

Example

The 10:17 service to White Plains has been canceled again.

Synonyms and related words
arrivals communication conveyance
11

the military

Synonyms and related words
airborne air force air power
11.1

duties performed as a member of the military, especially during a war

Synonyms and related words
active duty active service aggressor
12

a hit of a ball that starts the play in a game such as tennis

Synonyms and related words
backhand backhander ball
13

a complete set of plates and cups with the same design

Synonyms and related words
bowl breadbasket carafe
14

the action of officially giving someone a legal document that orders them to do something

Example

the service of a summons/writ

Synonyms and related words
acquit acquittal affiliation order
15

employment as a servant in someone's house

Synonyms and related words
be back in business employment full employment
Definition service in American English

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