the action of helping or doing work for someone

millions are involved in voluntary service

assistance or advice given to customers during and after the sale of goods

they aim to provide better quality of service

a piece of work done for a client or customer that does not involve manufacturing goods

highly customized goods and services

the provision of banking services to small and medium-sized businesses

the growth of employment in the services sector

a system supplying a public need such as transport, communications, or utilities such as electricity and water

a regular bus service

a ceremony of religious worship according to a prescribed form

a funeral service

a periodic routine inspection and maintenance of a vehicle or other machine

he took his car in for a service

a set of matching crockery used for serving a particular meal

a dinner service

(in tennis and other racket sports) the action or right of serving to begin play

the formal delivery of a document such as a writ or summons

perform routine maintenance or repair work on (a vehicle or machine)

ensure that gas appliances are serviced regularly

(of a male animal) mate with (a female animal)

one dog could presumably service several bitches in a day