Word
services
Phoneticsser·vices
US/ˈsɝvəsəz/
UK/sˈɜːvɪsɪz/
Definitions
01business/work
B1 · Intermediate Plural noun Business
n. the work or help that a person or company provides to customers.
n. intangible products or actions provided by a business or individual to meet a consumer's needs.
“The hotel offers excellent laundry services for its guests.”
“The shift from a manufacturing-based economy to one dominated by professional services has transformed the city's workforce over the last decade.”
Synonyms
02public utilities
B1 · Intermediate Plural noun
n. systems like water, electricity, and gas that are provided for everyone to use.
n. essential public utilities or social systems provided by the state or private companies for the benefit of the community.
“The storm was so bad that emergency services were called to help.”
“Local authorities are struggling to maintain social services due to significant budget cuts and an ageing population.”
Synonyms
03motorway rest area
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun British English
n. a place next to a big road where you can buy petrol, eat, and use the toilet.
n. a roadside facility, typically on a motorway, providing fuel, food, and rest areas for travellers.
“We stopped at the services to get some coffee and stretch our legs.”
“The motorway services were crowded with holidaymakers, making it difficult to find a parking space near the main building.”
Synonyms
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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