service man
Definition
- Noun:
- A skilled worker whose job is to repair things: A person, typically employed by a company or organization, who is trained and qualified to maintain, fix, or install equipment, machinery, or systems. This term often implies a technical or mechanical role.
Usage
- The term "service man" is used to refer to an individual who performs repair or maintenance work. It is a compound noun formed from "service" and "man." It is typically used in a professional or occupational context.
- Important Note: While "service man" is understandable, the more common and modern compound terms are service technician or repair technician. The standalone word "serviceman" (written as one word) more commonly refers to a member of the armed forces.
Examples
- Noun:
- The service man arrived promptly to fix the broken elevator.
- We called a service man to repair the air conditioning unit.
- He works as a service man for a major appliance company.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be part of job titles or descriptions, though it is becoming less frequent in favor of gender-neutral or more specific terms.
- The role was advertised as "Domestic Appliance Service Man."
Variants and Related Words
- Serviceman (noun, one word): Primarily means a member of the armed forces (e.g., soldier, sailor).
- Service technician (compound noun): A more contemporary and common term for a skilled repair worker.
- Repairman (noun): A direct synonym for a person who repairs things.
- Maintenance worker (noun): A person employed to maintain equipment or buildings.
Synonyms
- Repairman
- Technician
- Mechanic (in specific contexts)
- Maintenance man
Related Phrases
- Customer service engineer: A formal title sometimes used for technical repair roles.
- Field service technician: A technician who travels to different locations to perform repairs.
Noun
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a skilled worker whose job is to repair things
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