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Definitions and Meaning of service in English

Wordnet

service (n)

work done by one person or group that benefits another

an act of help or assistance

the act of public worship following prescribed rules

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

employment in or work for another

a force that is a branch of the armed forces

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

a means of serving

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

the act of mating by male animals

(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

(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone

periodic maintenance on a car or machine

the performance of duties by a waiter or servant

Wordnet

service (v)

be used by; as of a utility

make fit for use

mate with

Webster

service ()

Alt. of Service

A name given to several trees and shrubs of the genus Pyrus, as Pyrus domestica and P. torminalis of Europe, the various species of mountain ash or rowan tree, and the American shad bush (see Shad bush, under Shad). They have clusters of small, edible, applelike berries.

Webster

service (n.)

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.

The deed of one who serves; labor performed for another; duty done or required; office.

Office of devotion; official religious duty performed; religious rites appropriate to any event or ceremonial; as, a burial service.

Hence, a musical composition for use in churches.

Duty performed in, or appropriate to, any office or charge; official function; hence, specifically, military or naval duty; performance of the duties of a soldier.

Useful office; advantage conferred; that which promotes interest or happiness; benefit; avail.

Profession of respect; acknowledgment of duty owed.

The act and manner of bringing food to the persons who eat it; order of dishes at table; also, a set or number of vessels ordinarily used at table; as, the service was tardy and awkward; a service of plate or glass.

The act of bringing to notice, either actually or constructively, in such manner as is prescribed by law; as, the service of a subp/na or an attachment.

The materials used for serving a rope, etc., as spun yarn, small lines, etc.

The act of serving the ball.

Act of serving or covering. See Serve, v. t., 13.

FAQs About the word service

service

work done by one person or group that benefits another, an act of help or assistance, the act of public worship following prescribed rules, a company or agency

benefit,blessing,courtesy,grace,indulgence,kindness,mercy,privilege,advantage,benevolence

impediment,interference,obstacle,hindrance,hurdle

servian => Serbian, server => server, served => served, serve well => serve well, serve up => serve up,