What is the meaning of services?

noun

  • Work done by one person or group that benefits another.
    • usage: "budget separately for goods and services"
  • An act of help or assistance.
    • usage: "he did them a service"
  • The act of public worship following prescribed rules.
    • usage: "the Sunday service"
  • A company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation.
  • Employment in or work for another.
    • usage: "he retired after 30 years of service"
  • 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.
    • usage: "of no avail"; "there's no help for it"
  • Tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table.
  • The act of mating by male animals.
    • usage: "the bull was worth good money in servicing fees"
  • 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. (
    • usage: "his powerful serves won the game"
  • The act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone.
    • usage: "he accepted service of the subpoena"
  • Periodic maintenance on a car or machine.
    • usage: "it was time for an overhaul on the tractor"
  • The performance of duties by a waiter or servant.
    • usage: "that restaurant has excellent service"
  • Performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others.
    • usage: "the mayor tried to maintain city services"; "the medical services are excellent"

verb

  • Be used by; as of a utility.
    • usage: "The sewage plant served the neighboring communities"; "The garage served to shelter his horses"
  • Make fit for use.
    • usage: "service my truck"; "the washing machine needs to be serviced"
  • Mate with.
    • usage: "male animals serve the females for breeding purposes"
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