SERVICE
—none. 1 work, or the doing of work, for another or for a community etc. (often in pl.: the services of a lawyer). 2 work done by a machine etc. (has given good service). 3 assistance or benefit given. 4 provision or supplying of a public need, e.g. Transport, or (often in plural.) of water, gas, electricity, etc. 5 employment as a servant. 6 state or period of employment (resigned after 15 years` service). 7 public or crown department or organization (civil service). 8 (in plural.) The armed forces.