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services vs service

Both 'services' and 'service' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Service' is the singular form, referring to a single act of helping or assisting. 'Services' is the plural form, used when referring to multiple acts of helping or assisting.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 906 views

services

This is correct when referring to multiple acts of helping or assisting.

Use 'services' when you are talking about more than one act of helping or assisting. It is the plural form of 'service'.

Examples:

The company offers a range of services to its customers.
She provides consulting services to small businesses.
Our hotel provides excellent services to its guests.
The department store offers repair services for electronics.
The clinic provides medical services to the community.

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Directive 95/46/EC applies to non-public communications services.
He offered me her services at a party.
Medical services is examining them now.
So if you need any translation services...
Administrator services are separated from the regular end-user roles.
Support for consignments abroad and booking of services offered.
Women who seek my services rarely take that attitude.
The relations between private and public employment services could be intensified.
License is required for provision of insurance services.
Initially, real estate services were also to continue.
Consumers shall also be informed about their rights regarding universal services.
Directories of subscribers to electronic communications services are widely distributed and publicly available.
Company providing transhipment services for crude oil and oil products.
The Commission services prepared the above table.
Online gambling services are widely offered and used.
The Network should also cooperate with other providers of employment services.
This measure supports cooperation between national and international youth volunteer services.
These personalised services started on 30 September 2011.
This Directive is consistent with other Community instruments concerning services.
These personalised services started on 1 April 2009.

Alternatives:

assistance
help
aid
support
benefits

service

This is correct when referring to a single act of helping or assisting.

Use 'service' when you are talking about a single act of helping or assisting. It is the singular form of 'services'.

Examples:

The customer was impressed with the prompt service.
He received excellent service at the restaurant.
The company provides a 24-hour emergency service.
She called for roadside service when her car broke down.
The hotel offers room service for its guests.

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The day we finished military service.
Talk about a broad interpretation of constituent service.
Containment starts before the systems are put into service.
Harvey's been refused an official service.
So I completed community service this weekend.
We have an excellent dry-cleaning service.
Harmonised authorisation number for placing in service, generated by NSA.
The service sent you over fast.
Starfleet Admiral Q, at your service.
The military service has spoiled me.
After assembly before putting into service clearances shall be verified.
Worked at a service station near Dolarhyde.
Nepomuk search service uses an appropriate backend.
Unlimited room service and minibar privileges.
Unable to find or start email service.
Nepomuk search service uses inappropriate backend.
D-Bus service to access fingerprint readers.
Full room service and tea in constant supply.
All neonatal transport units are in service.
A diamond-tipped pen for your years of service.

Alternatives:

assistance
help
aid
support
benefit

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