service
nouns
work done by one person or group that benefits another
"budget separately for goods and services"
is a type of (narrower)
activity directed toward making or doing something
"she checked several points needing further work"
an act of help or assistance
"he did them a service"
antonym
is a type of (narrower)
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
"he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"
the act of public worship following prescribed rules
"the Sunday service"
a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
is a type of (narrower)
an institution created to conduct business
"he only invests in large well-established companies"; "he started the company in his garage"
employment in or work for another
"he retired after 30 years of service"
is a type of (narrower)
the occupation for which you are paid
"he is looking for employment"; "a lot of people are out of work"
a force that is a branch of the armed forces
tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
the act of mating by male animals
"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
domain category
(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
"he accepted service of the subpoena"
periodic maintenance on a car or machine
"it was time for an overhaul on the tractor"
the performance of duties by a waiter or servant
"that restaurant has excellent service"
is a type of (narrower)
the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a need
verbs
be used by; as of a utility
"The sewage plant served the neighboring communities"; "The garage served to shelter his horses"
make fit for use
"service my truck"; "the washing machine needs to be serviced"
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