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Definition service in British English

service noun

noun
/ˈsɜː(r)vɪs/
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 CAB
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 childminder for the day.

Synonyms and related words
help contribution assistance
2.1

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

Example

a shop with a reputation for excellent customer service

Example

We must raise the quality of service to our customers.

Example

financial/banking services

Synonyms and related words
authenticator automaker bookseller
3.1

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

Example

We aim to provide a first-class service.

Synonyms and related words
help contribution assistance
4

an organization that does work for a government

Example

the prison/diplomatic service

Synonyms and related words
administration agency branch
5

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.

Synonyms and related words
à la carte bill bill of fare
7

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
8

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

Example

The Hastings service leaves from Platform 4.

Synonyms and related words
arrivals communication conveyance
9

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

Example

I need to take the car in for a service.

Synonyms and related words
examination analysis review
Example

a church/marriage/funeral/memorial service

Synonyms and related words
anoint bless blessing
11

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

Synonyms and related words
backhand backhander ball
12

the armed forces

Synonyms and related words
airborne air force air power
12.1

duties performed as a member of the armed forces, especially during a war

Example

Tony saw service during the Gulf War.

Synonyms and related words
action stations active duty active service
13

employment as a servant in someone's house

Example

Her family had been in service for seven generations.

Synonyms and related words
at the coalface be back in business employment
14

a complete set of plates and cups with the same design

Synonyms and related words
bowl breadbasket cafetière
15

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
Definition service in British English

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