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service

noun
  1. the performance of duties by a waiter or servant
    “that restaurant has excellent service”
  2. periodic maintenance on a car or machine
    overhaulinspection and repair
  3. the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
    “They accepted service of the subpoena.”
    servingservice of process
  4. (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
    serve
  5. work done by one person or group that benefits another
    “budget separately for goods and services”
  6. (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
  7. employment in or work for another
    “I retired from the post office after 30 years of service.”
  8. the act of mating by male animals
    servicing
  9. the act of public worship following prescribed rules
    “the Sunday service”
    religious service
  10. an act of help or assistance
    “They did them a service.”
  11. tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
    table service
  12. a means of serving
    helpavail
  13. a company or agency that performs a public service
  14. a force that is a branch of the armed forces
    military servicearmed service
verb
  1. make fit for use
    “service my truck”
  2. mate with
    treadserve
  3. be used by
    serve