SERVICE

n. 1 help, assistance, aid, use, usefulness, utility, benefit, advantage May I be of service to you? You could do me a great service by not saying anything of this to my mother 2 maintenance, overhaul, servicing, checking, repair, mending Must we send the copier out for service or can they do it in the office? 3 serving, accommodation, amenities, waiting, care The food is good but the service leaves much to be desired 4 employment, employ How long have you been in my service, Jones? 5 use, utilization, usage, handling This old teapot has seen much service 6 assignment, post, appointment, Military Brit secondment Oscar was on service in the Far East during the war 7 rite, ceremony, ritual, worship I shall be attending a memorial service for Grimes on Saturday 8 Often, services. army, navy, air force, marines; armed forces or services, military He was a pianist before joining the service 9 Often, services. talents, help, professional care, work, advice You will need the services of a good accountant 10 serve, serving; putting into play Clarke's tennis service is faster and more accurate than before