- in-serv|ice
- in-serv|ice «IHN SUR vihs», adjective.taking place or acquired on the job: »
... an extensive in-service training program for men and women already employed (New York Times).
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serv´ice|a|ble|ness — serv|ice|a|ble «SUR vih suh buhl», adjective. 1. useful for a long time; able to stand much use: »a sturdy, serviceable coat. He bought a serviceable used car. SYNONYM(S): durable. 2. capable of giving good service; useful: »You are useful to Mrs … Useful english dictionary
serv|ice|a|ble — «SUR vih suh buhl», adjective. 1. useful for a long time; able to stand much use: »a sturdy, serviceable coat. He bought a serviceable used car. SYNONYM(S): durable. 2. capable of giving good service; useful: »You are useful to Mrs. Gradgrind,… … Useful english dictionary
serv|ice|a|bil|i|ty — «SUR vih suh BIHL uh tee», noun. the quality of being serviceable; usefulness: »One of the admirable things about…crystal is its serviceability (New Yorker) … Useful english dictionary
serv|ice|a|bly — «SUR vih suh blee», adverb. in a serviceablanner; so as to be serviceable … Useful english dictionary
serv|ice|ber|ry — «SUR vihs BEHR ee», noun, plural ries. 1. the fruit of a service tree. 2. = shadbush. (Cf. ↑shadbush) … Useful english dictionary
serv|ice|man — «SUR vihs MAN, muhn», noun, plural men. 1. a member of the armed forces. 2. a person who maintains or repairs machinery or some kind of equipment: »an automobile serviceman … Useful english dictionary
serv|ice|wom|an — «SUR vihs WUM uhn», noun, plural wom|en. a female member of the armed forces … Useful english dictionary
dis|serv|ice — «dihs SUR vihs», noun. bad treatment; harm; injury; detriment: »You do a disservice to him when you fail to give him credit for his efforts. The bar association s position is a disservice to the bench, since it would disqualify an excellent… … Useful english dictionary
ex-serv|ice — «EHKS SUR vihs», adjective. having formerly served in the armed forces … Useful english dictionary
eye|serv|ice — «Y SUR vihs», noun. 1. service done only under the eyes of the employer. 2. admiring looks … Useful english dictionary
