Definition of Service
Service
ser·vice


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Work done for others as a job or profession.

e.g. The hotel provided excellent service to its guests.

(noun)
an instance of helping someone or doing some work for them, or the task/work thus done, for example the work of giving food and/or drinks to customers at a restaurant;

e.g. I did them a service by bringing them their packages. The restaurant has slow service because it is always very crowded.

(noun)
a system or facility that meets some general public need/demand such as utilities (e.g. electricity, water), communication, or transportation;

e.g. The city has a train service that connects most locations.

(noun)
a structured session of religious worship carried out in a particular manner, or the way in which such a session or ceremony is carried out;

e.g. They attended the church service every week on Sunday morning.

(noun)
a periodic inspection of a machine such as a vehicle, carried out in order to maintainers condition or functioning;

e.g. She is trained to perform service on cars and trucks of all types.

(verb)
to carry out regular repairs and maintenance work on a machine such as a vehicle;

e.g. He started to service the motorcycle that had been brought into the store.

(verb)
to maintain a facility that provides a public system for utilities (e.g. electricity, water), communication, or transportation;

e.g. The electricity lines that service the west side of the city were damaged during the storm.



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  • "A true warrior can only serve others, not himself.... When you become a mercenary, you're just a bully with a gun." -- Evan Wright

  • "Good service leads to multiple sales. If you take good care of your customers, they will open doors you could never open by yourself." -- Jim Rohn

  • "Nobody cares about your product, service or solution. All they care about is the difference you can make for their organization." -- Jill Konrath



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