service

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service /ˈsɜr vəs/ ?

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(n) work done by one person or group that benefits another
(n) an act of help or assistance
(n) the act of public worship following prescribed rules
(n) a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
(n) employment in or work for another
(n) a force that is a branch of the armed forces
(n) Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)
(n) a means of serving
(n) tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
(n) the act of mating by male animals
(n) (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
(n) (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
(n) the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
(n) periodic maintenance on a car or machine
(n) the performance of duties by a waiter or servant
(v) be used by; as of a utility
(v) make fit for use
(v) mate with

Michael Kinsley thinks PTI editor Rick Stengel's call for compulsory national service is nave.
Elaine Thompson AP Now Barack Obama is reprising the call to service.
The candidates push for cash incentives, loan help, new service corps.

Service Sector Grows at Slower Pace in August
US service sector grew at a slower pace in August, but extends expansion streak to 8 months Business - Economic - Economic growth - Gross domestic product - Recession
on 2010/09/03 Source: ABC News
Service Companies in U.S. Expand Less Than Forecast
Service industries expanded in August at the weakest pace in seven months, indicating the U.S. economy may be slow to strengthen in the second half of the year.
on 2010/09/03 Source: BusinessWeek
Service sector grows for eighth straight month
The U.S. service sector, the nation's predominant job generator, expanded for the eighth straight month in August although the pace of growth slowed, according to a trade group survey. Tertiary sector of the economy - Conferences - Computer Science - Weddings - Relationships
on 2010/09/03 Source: MSNBC

"It saddens me to lose the service of a soldier I have come to admire," Obama said, praising McChrystal. "This is a change in personnel, but not in policy."
on Jun 23, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: Los Angeles Times (blog)
"President Ford was a great American who gave many years of dedicated service to our country," President George W. Bush said in a statement from Crawford, Texas. "With his quiet integrity, common sense, and kind instincts, President Ford...
on Dec 27, 2006 By: President Bush Source: New Zealand Herald
"My wife and I have always believed that service, whether it is to family, community, university or country, is our highest calling," Johnston said in a speech Thursday. "We are proud to have this opportunity to serve Canada and our fellow...
on Jul 9, 2010 By: David Johnston Source: Edmonton Journal