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service ceiling
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service ceiling
altitude above which a plane cannot climb faster than a given rate
service ceiling meaning(s)
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- (n) altitude above which a plane cannot climb faster than a given rate
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- In service ceiling it had 170%, which would put it higher than most pilots could ever fly it.
- Excess power means not only more speed, but better climb, higher service ceiling, more ability to lug the heavy armament load needed in modern fighters.
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service charge
a percentage of a bill (as at a hotel or restaurant) added in payment…
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service club
a club of professional or business people organized for their coordination…
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service contract
a contract for maintenance services
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service cutback
the act of reducing service
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service department
the division of a business that provides customer services
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service door
an entrance intended for the use of servants or for delivery of goods and…
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service elevator
an elevator designed for carrying freight
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service entrance
an entrance intended for the use of servants or for delivery of goods…
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service fee
a percentage of a bill (as at a hotel or restaurant) added in payment for…
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service firm
a business that makes its facilities available to others for a fee; achieves…
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service industry
an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects
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service line
the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court; when serving…
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service man
a skilled worker whose job is to repair things
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service of process
the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
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service program
(computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes…
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service road
a local road that runs parallel to an expressway and allows local traffic…
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service routine
a routine that can be used as needed
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service staff
those in a business responsible for maintaining the physical plant
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service station
a station where gasoline and oil are sold and facilities are available…
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service stripe
an insignia worn to indicate years of service
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service tree
medium-sized European tree resembling the rowan but bearing edible fruit
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serviceability
/ˌsɜr vɪ sə ˈbɪ lɪ tɪ/
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the quality of being able to provide good service
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serviceable
/ˈsɜr və sə bəl/
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ready for service or able to give long service