service

/sˈɜːvɪs/

/ˈsɝvəs/, /ˈsɝvɪs/

[noun] [verb]

Service

[NOUN]

a religious ceremony of worship following a particular form, especially one held in a church

synonyms : divine service

religious service

the routine act of inspection and maintenance of a machine or vehicle in order to keep it working

synonyms : inspection and repair

overhaul

the act of serving customers in a restaurant, etc.

the work done by a person, organization, company, etc. for the benefit of others

an act of help or assistance

antonyms : disservice

a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation

employment in or work for another

a member or a branch of the armed forces

synonyms : armed service

military service

(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

synonyms : serve

the act of mating by male animals

synonyms : servicing

the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone

synonyms : service of process

serving

(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

tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table

synonyms : table service

a means of serving

synonyms : avail

help

Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)

synonyms : Robert William Service

to service

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

be used by; as of a utility

synonyms : serve

check and fix every part so it is ready to be used

multinucleate sheet of cytoplasm characteristic of some stages of such organisms as slime molds

mate with

synonyms : serve

Examples

1. The company's mission statement emphasizes customer service.

2. The hotel provided excellent service during our stay.

3. Our cable service includes several movie and sports channels.

4. Customer service calls went unanswered.

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