service
/ˈsɜr vəs/
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Definition(s):
- (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
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Usage(s):
- 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.
Quotes
- "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
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