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services

British  
/ ˈsɜːvɪsɪz /

plural noun

  1. work performed for remuneration

  2. the armed forces

  3. (sometimes singular) economics commodities, such as banking, that are mainly intangible and usually consumed concurrently with their production Compare goods

  4. a system of providing the public with gas, water, etc

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services Cultural  

  1. Work done for others as an occupation or business. (Compare goods.)

Example Sentences

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Even day-to-day expenses like food or streaming services are more for a single person.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

“This combination would meaningfully enhance our ability to meet customers’ growing demand for reliable and sustainable solutions and services in a rapidly evolving environment,” said Kone Chief Executive Philippe Delorme.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The VFC provides comprehensive healthcare services to more than 45,000 Angelenos.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The South Australian police said in a statement that "the immediate area has been evacuated as emergency services deal with the incident".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

When she’s satisfied that my mother is ditching services, she adds, “I haven’t seen her in months.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

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