- present tense form of service (3rd person singular).
services
Britishplural noun
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work performed for remuneration
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the armed forces
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(sometimes singular) economics commodities, such as banking, that are mainly intangible and usually consumed concurrently with their production Compare goods
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a system of providing the public with gas, water, etc
Example Sentences
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“Digital services have been robust, in part owing to the increasing contribution from AI-related activity.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
It was reported to the emergency services shortly before 04:30 local time.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The merger could help lower processing fees, spurring more merchants and consumers to use online payment services.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Telegram quickly became one of the most used online services in Russia and easily thwarted a years-long attempt by Moscow's internet authorities to block access inside the country.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
“Don’t know. I was told my services were no longer needed and only those with special passes could get in. Guess I’m not the ‘special pass’ sort.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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