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servicing

Phoneticsser·vic·ing, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈsɝvɪsɪŋ/

UK/sˈɜːvɪsɪŋ/

Definitions

01maintenance of machinery

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Technology

n. the process of checking, cleaning, and repairing a machine so that it stays in good condition.

n. the performance of routine maintenance or repairs on a vehicle, appliance, or piece of industrial equipment to ensure operational efficiency.

“The car is due for its annual servicing next week to check the brakes.”

“Regular servicing of the central heating system is essential to prevent carbon monoxide leaks and maintain energy efficiency during the winter months.”

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02debt repayment

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic · Formal

n. the act of paying the interest and the original amount on a loan or debt.

n. the act of making periodic payments of interest and principal on a debt or financial obligation.

“The company is struggling with the servicing of its massive bank loans.”

“The government allocated a significant portion of the national budget to the servicing of foreign debt, limiting funds available for infrastructure projects.”

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Real-World Examples

“The cost of servicing the national debt each year has now exceeded the core state education budget.”
BBC News 9 Oct 2026
“The measures aim to cut off Iran’s air links entirely, warning that any airport or company still servicing Iranian carriers risks being cut off from the US dollar system.”
Al Jazeera 25 Sept 2026

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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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
Frequency
Frequent
Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
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