in-service

[ in-sur-vis, in-sur- ]

adjective

1. taking place while one is employed:

   an in-service training program.

in-service

adjective

1. denoting training that is given to employees during the course of employment

   an in-service course

Word History and Origins

Origin of in-service¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

I don't think I expected totalitarianism to come in service of one very petty narcissist's wounded ego but it appears that that's what's happening.

From Salon

Tipping in the United States has roots in the post-Civil War era, when wealthy Americans traveling to Europe returned with the habit of giving gratuities to workers in service positions.

From Salon

You step back and see how it was all in service.

From Los Angeles Times

The military says conscripts are entitled to salary and compensation upon death in service, as with full-rank soldiers.

From BBC

A purple poppy is often worn to remember animals that have died in service, particularly horses, a large number of which were killed during World War One.

From BBC

Related Words

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