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Service is work done for others or repairs provided. (noun)

An example of service is a bartender providing a cocktail to someone.
An example of service is a mechanic fixing the brakes on a truck.

Service is the armed military. (noun)

An example of service is the US Navy.

Service means to repair, maintain or provide something to someone. (verb)

An example of service is to fix a broken washing machine.
An example of service is to provide appetizers to a group of people at a restaurant.

Service describes someone or something that has to do with the armed forces. (adjective)

An example of service is a man or woman who is a US Marine.

Service describes someone or something that is intended to provide help to those providing assistance to others. (adjective)

An example of service is an elevator in a hotel that is meant to be used by hotel staff.

A services is a formal or religious program. (noun)

An example of a service is a funeral.
An example of a service is a Shabbat gathering at a synagogue.
An example of a service is a Sunday church meeting.

See service in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the occupation or condition of a servant
1. employment, esp. public employment: diplomatic service
2. a branch or department of this, including its personnel; specif., the armed forces, as army, navy, or air force
1. work done for a master or feudal lord
2. work done or duty performed for another or others: repair service, public service
the serving of God, as through good works, prayer, etc.
1. public worship
2. any religious ceremony: the marriage service
3. a similar, but nonreligious, ceremony, as for a burial or marriage: graveside services
4. a musical setting for a religious service
1. an act giving assistance or advantage to another
2. the result of this; benefit; advantage
3. friendly help; also, professional aid or attention: the fee for his services
the act or manner of serving food: a restaurant noted for its fine service
a set of utensils or articles used in serving: silver tea service
a system or method of providing people with the use of something, as electric power, water, transportation, mail delivery, etc.
installation, maintenance, repairs, etc., provided by a dealer or manufacturer to purchasers of equipment
the act or manner of serving the ball in tennis, etc., or one's turn to serve
Archaic devotion, as of a lover to his lady
Animal Husbandry the act of bringing a male animal to copulate with a female
Law notification of legal action, as by the serving of a writ
Naut. any material, as wire, used in serving (ropes, etc.)

adjective

of, for, or in service; specif.,
1. of or relating to the armed forces
2. providing repair, maintenance, supplies, etc.
3. providing services, rather than goods
of, for, or used by servants, tradespeople, etc.: a service entrance
1. for use during active service: a service uniform
2. serviceable; durable: service weight stockings

transitive verb serviced, servicing

to furnish with a service
to copulate with (a female): said of a male animal
☆ to make or keep fit for service, as by inspecting, adjusting, repairing, refueling, etc.
to make the periodic interest payments on (a debt)

noun

service tree

Service, Robert (William) 1874-1958; Cdn. writer, born in England

See service in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(sûrˈvĭs)

noun

a. Employment in duties or work for another, as for a government: has been in the company's service for 15 years.
b. A government branch or department and its employees: the diplomatic service.
a. The armed forces of a nation: joined the service right after college.
b. A branch of the armed forces of a nation.
The performance of work or duties for a superior or as a servant: found the butler's service to be excellent.
a. Work done for others as an occupation or business: has done service for us as a consultant.
b. An act or a variety of work done for others, especially for pay: offers a superior service to that of his competitors; provides full catering services.
A department or branch of a hospital staff that provides specified patient care: the anesthesiology service.
Installation, maintenance, or repairs provided or guaranteed by a dealer or manufacturer: a dealer with full parts and service.
A facility providing the public with the use of something, such as water or transportation.
a. Assistance; help: was of great service to him during his illness.
b. An act of assistance or benefit; a favor: My friend did me a service in fixing the door.
a. Active devotion to God, as through good works or prayer.
b. A religious rite.
a. The serving of food or the manner in which it is served.
b. A set of dishes or utensils: a silver tea service.
Sports The act, manner, or right of serving in many court games; a serve.
Copulation with a female animal. Used of male animals, especially studs.
Law The serving of a writ or summons.
The material, such as cord, used in binding or wrapping rope.
An answering service.

transitive verb ser·viced, ser·vic·ing, ser·vic·es

To make fit for use; adjust, repair, or maintain: service a car.
To provide services to.
To make interest payments on (a debt).
a. To copulate with (a female animal). Used of a male animal, especially studs.
b. Slang To have sex with.

adjective

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.
Offering services to the public in response to need or demand: a service industry.

Usage Note: Aside from specialized senses in finance (service a debt) and animal breeding (service a mare), the verb service is used principally in the sense “to repair or maintain”: service the washing machine. In the sense “to supply goods or services to,” serve is the correct choice: One radio network serves three states.

(sûrˈvĭs), Robert William 1874-1958.

British-born Canadian writer of poetry and novels about life in the Yukon, including the ballad “The Shooting of Dan McGrew” (1907).

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