- 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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We said tuition “would be collected only if education is delivered, and it would be the policy of the school to refund all tuition payments for educational services that are not provided.”
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
Data centre developers are particularly attracted to London because of the capital's dense concentration of businesses, financial services and internet connections.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
The heavy rain helps the emergency services to put out the fires.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Following a lawsuit, the measure was blocked by a federal judge who ordered that the services, which were mandated by a 2008 law, be maintained.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
Near the office, a man greeted them and offered his services as an interpreter.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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