service
US /ˈsɜːrvɪs/
Definition
work done by one person or group that benefits another
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The hotel is known for its excellent service.
Word Family
NounNoun
service gốc
servicing
VerbVerb
service gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms
- assistancethe activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
- supportthe activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
- maintenanceactivity involved in maintaining something in good working order
Collocations
- Easy good customer servicedescribing good customer service (benefit)
- Medium subscribe to a monthly internet serviceto subscribe to a monthly internet service, meaning to offer to buy, as of stocks and shares
- Hard recognize decades of distinguished public serviceto recognize decades of distinguished public service, meaning to accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
- Very Hard pay lip service to values while undermining themto give money in exchange for goods or services regarding lip service to values while undermining them
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.