svce

Noun

service (countable and uncountable, plural services)

1. An act of being of assistance to someone.
   • I say I did him a service by ending our relationship – now he can freely pursue his career.
2. The state of being subordinate to or employed by an individual or group.
   • Lancelot was at the service of King Arthur.
3. (uncountable, elliptical) Work as a member of the military.
   • Thank you for your service.

   Synonyms:

   military service

4. The military.
   • the service

   Synonyms:

   forces

5. The practice of providing assistance as economic activity.
   • Hair care is a service industry.
6. Synonym of utility (“commodity provided on a continuous basis by a physical infrastructure network, such as electricity, water supply or sewerage”).

   Synonyms:

   utility

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