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service¹ Definition

serv·ice (sʉr′vis)

noun

  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. the act or manner of serving food a restaurant noted for its fine service
  8. a set of utensils or articles used in serving silver tea service
  9. a system or method of providing people with the use of something, as electric power, water, transportation, mail delivery, etc.
  10. installation, maintenance, repairs, etc., provided by a dealer or manufacturer to purchasers of equipment
  11. the act or manner of serving the ball in tennis, etc., or one's turn to serve
  12. Archaic devotion, as of a lover to his lady
  13. Animal Husbandry the act of bringing a male animal to copulate with a female
  14. Law notification of legal action, as by the serving of a writ
  15. Naut. any material, as wire, used in serving (ropes, etc.)

Etymology: ME servise < OFr < L servitium, servitude < servus, slave: see serf

adjective

  1. 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
  2. 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 -·iced, -·ic·ing

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

service¹ Idioms

at someone's service

  1. ready to serve or cooperate with someone
  2. ready for someone's use

in service

  1. in use; functioning: said esp. of an appliance, vehicle, etc.
  2. in the armed forces
  3. working as a domestic servant

of service

giving aid or assistance; helpful; useful

service² Definition

serv·ice (sʉr′vis)

noun

service tree

Service Definition

Ser·vice (sʉr′vis)

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

service Synonyms

service

n.

  1. Aid

    co-operation, assistance, help; see aid 1.

  2. Tableware

    set, silver, setting; see china, dish 1, pottery.

  3. A religious service

    rite, worship, sermon; see ceremony.

  4. Military service

    military, army, duty, active service, stint.

at someone's service

zealous, anxious to help, ready to serve, obedient; see helpful 1, ready 1, willing 1.

in service

functioning, repaired, in good condition; see working.

of service

useful, handy, usable; see helpful 1.

service Synonyms

service

v.

maintain, sustain, keep up, preserve, keep safe, work on; see also repair.

service Law Definition

n

  1. The formal delivery of a subpoena, writ, or other legal notice or process.
  2. The doing of something useful or helpful for another individual or for a company in exchange for a fee.
  3. The time spent in the military, as in, “in the service of one’s country.”
service by publication
A publication of a notice in a newspaper or other publication in lieu of personal service. In some jurisdictions, the mailing of the news clipping to the last known address of the person is required.
substituted service by
A presenting of service to a recognized agent of the party or by mailing notice to that party or any other way permitted by law other than personal service.
service Telecom Definition
From the Latin servitium, meaning slavery, referring to a person or device with the function of giving good by providing usefulness to others. A service is something done by a person or device for the benefit of another. A service may be provided for a fee or for free.Think of this book as providing a feebased service. Please do not make copies of this book, as that would destroy the profit motive, which largely is why I wrote this monster. It also would violate my copyright, which would anger me greatly. See also copyright.
service Usage Examples

Preposition: as

  • courtesy: We offer the service as a courtesy to our website visitors.

Converse of object

  • provide: We also provide a service specifically for South Asian women.
  • deliver: The FACILITIES GROUP ensures that the civic offices are able to provide a suitable environment for staff to deliver quality services.
  • offer: We also offer a bespoke service at no extra charge.
  • improve: Included in this sum is £ 9.3 million for improving residential child care services.

Adjective modifier

  • public: Only a handful of public services will be spared.
  • social: The vast majority of people getting social services from the council have a right to direct payments.
  • online: Probably one of the best online services I have experienced.
  • financial: The SAR maintains a common law system; the regulation and taxation of business and financial services follow Western patterns.
  • local: Council Tax Council Tax was introduced in Britain in 1993 and is the means by which people pay for local services and water.
  • free: Free daily shuttle service to Dubai City, one hour away.

Modifies a noun

  • provider: Most existing cases involved refusal of service to a disabled person by a service provider.
  • delivery: The Cabinet Office Better Public Services - Striving to improve standards in service delivery across the public sector in the UK.
  • user: Older people and direct payments Older people are the largest single group of community care service users.
  • provision: However, research on the effectiveness of these interventions in most service provision is lacking.

Noun used with modifier

  • customer: For more enquiries on Driving Instructor Learning please contact our customer service for more details.
  • health: We in Britain have a tendency to compare our NHS to foreign private health services.
  • bus: From here there is a regular bus service to the Quadrant Bus Station alongside the Theater.
  • emergency: We also offer a 24-hour emergency call center service to help out anyone with problems.
  • support: Most local councils have established support services for people wishing to use direct payments.
service Quotes

I was called by my sovereign and by the voice of the peopletoassist the State when othershad abdicated the service of it.That being so, no one can be surprisedthat I will go on no longer, since my advice is not taken. Being responsible, I will directöand will be responsible for nothing that I do not direct.

—Pitt,William, 1st Earl of Chatham known as  the Elder

'Is your maid called Florence?' 'Her name is Florinda.' 'What an extraordinary name to give a maid!' 'I did not give it to her; she arrived in my service already christened'.'What I mean is,'said Mrs Riversedge,'that when Iget maids with unsuitable names I call them Jane; they soon get used to it.' 'An excellent plan,'said theaunt of Clovis coldly; 'unfortunately I have got used to being called Jane myself. It happens to be my name.'

—Saki pseudonym of  Hector Hugh Munro

As a military man who has given half a century of active service,Isay inall sincerity thatthenucleararmsracehas no military purpose. Wars cannot be fought with nuclear weapons; their existence onlyadds to our perils because of the illusions that they have generated. The world now stands on the brink of the final abyss. Let us all resolve to take all possible practicable steps to ensurethat we donot, through ourownfolly, go over the edge.

—Nicholas, 1st Earl

I was ever of the opinion, that the honest man who married and brought up a large family, did more service than he who continued single and only talked of population.

—Goldsmith, Oliver

Your glass will not do you half so much service as a serious reflection of your own minds.

—Astell, Mary

My most neglected wife, till you are a much respected widow,I find you will scarce be a contented woman, and to say no more than the plain truth, I do endeavour so fairly to do you that last good service.

—Rochester,JohnWilmot, 2nd Earl of

And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn or two blades of grass to grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind, and do more essential service to his country than the whole race of politicians put together.

—Swift,Jonathan

Dear Lord and Father of mankind, Forgive our foolish ways! Re-clothe us in our rightful mind, In purer lives thy service find, In deeper reverence praise

—Whittier,John Greenleaf

We have intheservicethescumof the earth as common soldiers.

—Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of

MCJOB: A low-pay, low-prestige, low-dignity, no-future job in the service sector. Frequently considered a satisfying career choice for people who have never held one.

—Coupland, Douglas

A'great' butler can only be, surely, one who can point to hisyears of serviceand say that hehas applied histalents to serving a great gentlemanöand through the latter, to serving humanity.

—Ishiguro, Kazuo

I stand for the square deal†not merely for fair play under thepresent rules of thegame, but for having those rules changed, so as to work for a more substantial equality of opportunityand of reward for equally good service.

—Roosevelt,Theodore

Sport, rightly conceived, is an occupation carried out by the whole man. It renders the body a more perfect instrument of the soul and at the same time makes the soul itself a finer instrument of the whole man in seeking forTruth and in transmitting it to others. In this way it helps a man to reach that End to which all other ends are subordinate, the service and the greater glory of his Creator.

—Pius XII real name Eugenio Pacelli

Not with eyeservice, asmenpleasers; but astheservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men.

—Bible (NewTestament)

The rendering of useful service is the common duty of mankind, and†only in the purifying fire of sacrifice is the dross of selfishness consumed and the greatness of the human soul set free.

—Rockefeller,John D(avison),Jr

I vow to thee, my countryöall earthly things aboveö Entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love.

—Spring-Rice, Sir Cecil Arthur

Even if I die in the service of this nation,I would be proud of it. Every drop of my blood,I am sure, will contribute to the growth of this nation and make it strong and dynamic.

—Gandhi, Indira Priyad Arshini

   Go fetch to me a pint o' wine, And fill it in a silver tassie, That I may drink, before I go, A service to my bonie lassie.

—Burns, Robert

   The service we render to others is really the rent we pay for our room on this earth.

—Grenfell, Sir Wilfred

These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink fromtheservice of his country; but hethat standsit now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.

—Paine,Thomas

Ful weel she soong the service dyvyne, Entuned in hir nose ful semely, And Frenssh she spak ful faire and fetisly, After the scole of Stratford atte Bowe, For Frenssh of Parys was to hire unknowe.

—Chaucer, Geoffrey

The author of peace and lover of concord, in knowledge of whom standeth our eternal life, whose service is perfect freedom.

—Book of Common Prayer