Definition of Service

Noun: service sur-vis

Work done by one person or group that benefits another
"budget separately for goods and services"
An act of help or assistance
"he did them a service"
The act of public worship following prescribed rules
"the Sunday service";
- religious service, divine service
A company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
Employment in or work for another
"he retired after 30 years of service"
(military) a force that is a branch of the armed forces
- military service, armed service
A means of serving
"of no service";
- avail, help
Tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
- table service
The act of mating by male animals
"the bull was worth good money in service fees";
- servicing
(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
(sport) a stroke that puts the ball in play
- serve
The act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
"he accepted service of the subpoena";
- serving, service of process
Periodic maintenance on a car or machine
- overhaul, inspection and repair
The performance of duties by a waiter or servant
"that restaurant has excellent service"

Verb: service sur-vis

Be used by; as of a utility
"The sewage plant serviced the neighbouring communities";
- serve
Make fit for use
"service my truck"; "the washing machine needs to be serviced"
Mate with
"male animals service the females for breeding purposes";
- serve

Noun: Service sur-vis

Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)
- Robert William Service