Definition

Noun 1. The action of helping or doing work for someone: The performance of duties or the provision of assistance, often as part of a system or organization. 2. A system or organization providing a public need: Organized facilities or operations that meet public requirements, such as transportation, communication, or utilities. 3. (Often plural) The work performed by an organization or department: The specific duties, functions, or operations carried out by a group, especially a government or commercial entity.

Usage and Examples

• Noun (Plural form is common):
  • The city's emergency services responded quickly to the call.
  • Customer services are available 24 hours a day via the hotline.
  • The hotel offers laundry and room service.

Advanced Usage

• "To be of service": To be helpful or useful to someone.
  • Can I be of service?
• "In service (to)": Working for or dedicated to a person, organization, or cause.
  • She spent her life in service to her community.

Variants and Related Words

• Service (verb): To perform maintenance or repair work on equipment.
  • The mechanic will service the car next week.
• Service (noun, non-count): The act of serving, as in a restaurant.
  • The food was good, but the service was slow.
• Serviceable (adjective): Functional and useful, though not necessarily excellent.
  • The old coat was worn but still serviceable.

Synonyms

• Assistance, aid, help.
• Facilities, amenities, utilities.
• Maintenance, upkeep.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "At your service": A formal phrase meaning "ready to help you."
  • The concierge said, "I am at your service."
• "See service": To have experience, especially in the military.
  • He saw active service during the war.

Noun

1. performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
   • the mayor tried to maintain city services
   • the medical services are excellent