Definitions of service in various dictionaries:
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work done by one person or group that benefits another
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an act of help or assistance
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the act of public worship following prescribed rules
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a company or agency that performs a public service
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employment in or work for another
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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)
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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
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the act of mating by male animals
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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
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the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
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periodic maintenance on a car or machine
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the performance of duties by a waiter or servant
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be used by
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make fit for use
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mate with
Employment in duties or work for another, especially for a government.
A government branch or department and its employees: the diplomatic service.
The armed forces of a nation.
A branch of the armed forces of a nation.
Work or duties performed for a superior.
The occupation or duties of a servant.
Work done for others as an occupation or a business: provides full catering service.
A department or branch of a hospital staff that provides specified patient care: the anesthesiology service; the chest service.
Installation, maintenance, or repairs provided or guaranteed by a dealer or manufacturer.
A facility providing the public with the use of something, such as water or transportation.
Acts of devotion to God; witness.
A religious rite.
An act of assistance or benefit to another or others; a favor.
The serving of food or the manner in which it is served.
A set of dishes or utensils: a silver tea service.
The act, manner, or right of serving in many court games; a serve.
Copulation with a female.
The serving of a writ or summons.
The material, such as cord, used in binding or wrapping rope.
To make fit for use; adj ust, repair, or maintain: service a car.
To provide services to.
To make interest payments on (a debt).
To copulate with.
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.
Aside from specialized senses in finance (service a debt) and animal breeding (service a mare), service is used principally in the sense “to repair or maintain”: service the electric dishwasher.
verb - to restore to good condition