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10 Language-to-English DictionariesServices
/ˈsɜːr.vɪsɪz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
"The company offers a range of services to meet customer needs." - 2
A system supplying a public need such as transport, communications, or utilities.
"Public services like education and healthcare are essential for community welfare."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'services' originates from the Latin 'servitium', meaning 'slavery' or 'servitude', which evolved into the Old French 'service' in the 12th century, denoting the act of serving or helping others. Over time, it has come to refer broadly to various forms of assistance or work performed for others.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Services" is said worldwide
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services
Transliteration: sɛʁ.vis
"L'entreprise offre une gamme de services."
Dienstleistungen
Transliteration: ˈdiːnstˌlaɪ̯stʊŋən
"Das Unternehmen bietet eine Vielzahl von Dienstleistungen an."
servizi
Transliteration: serˈvitsi
"L'azienda offre una gamma di servizi."
servicios
Transliteration: seɾˈβiθjos
"La empresa ofrece una variedad de servicios."
serviços
Transliteration: seʁˈvisus
"A empresa oferece uma variedade de serviços."
सेवाएँ
Transliteration: sevāẽ
"कंपनी विभिन्न सेवाएँ प्रदान करती है।"
服务
Transliteration: fúwù
"公司提供多种服务。"
서비스
Transliteration: seobiseu
"회사는 다양한 서비스를 제공합니다."
サービス
Transliteration: sābisu
"会社はさまざまなサービスを提供しています。"
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