English dictionary
service
/'s/[@]/rv/I/s/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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work done by one person or group that benefits another
ExamplesBudget separately for goods and services.
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an act of help or assistance
ExamplesHe did them a service.
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the act of public worship following prescribed rules
ExamplesThe Sunday service.
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a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
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employment in or work for another
ExamplesHe retired after 30 years of service.
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a force that is a branch of the armed forces
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Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)
Synonyms robert william serviceSource: WordNet 3.0
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a means of serving
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tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
Synonyms table serviceSource: WordNet 3.0
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the act of mating by male animals
Synonyms servicingSource: WordNet 3.0
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(law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him
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(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
Synonyms serveSource: WordNet 3.0
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the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
ExamplesHe accepted service of the subpoena.
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periodic maintenance on a car or machine
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the performance of duties by a waiter or servant
ExamplesThat restaurant has excellent service.
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A name given to several trees and shrubs of the genus <i>Pyrus</i>, as <i>Pyrus domestica</i> and <i>P. torminalis</i> of Europe, the various species of mountain ash or rowan tree, and the American shad bush (see <i>Shad bush</i>, under <u>Shad</u>). They have clusters of small, edible, applelike berries.
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The act of serving; the occupation of a servant; the performance of labor for the benefit of another, or at another's command; attendance of an inferior, hired helper, slave, etc., on a superior, employer, master, or the like; also, spiritual obedience and love.
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verb
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be used by; as of a utility
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make fit for use
ExamplesService my truck.
The washing machine needs to be serviced.
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mate with
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