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services

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate US //ˈsɝvəsəz// UK //sˈɜːvɪsɪz// ser·vices

n. the work or help that a company or person provides to customers. You use this when talking about things you pay for that are not physical objects, like banking or repairs.

n. economic activities or intangible products provided by a person or organization to satisfy a need. Often used in a plural sense to describe the collective offerings of a business or the public sector.


SIMPLE

The hotel offers excellent laundry services to all guests.

CONTEXTUAL

The shift from manufacturing to services has transformed the local economy over the last decade.

COMPLEX

Economists often distinguish between essential public services, such as healthcare and education, and the highly competitive private sector services that drive urban growth.

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Commonly used in the plural when referring to the various functions of a business or government department.

Pitfall

The company provides a lot of serviceThe company provides a lot of servicesWhen referring to the specific types of work a business offers, the plural form 'services' is required; the singular 'service' usually refers to the quality of help received.

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