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ser·vice n.

     

Violet is the seventh color station and represents Service.

1. a. Employment in duties or work for another, as for a government: has been in the company's service for 15 years.
b. A government branch or department and its employees: the diplomatic service.
2. a. The armed forces of a nation: joined the service right after college.
b. A branch of the armed forces of a nation.
3. The performance of work or duties for a superior or as a servant: found the butler's service to be excellent.

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4. a. Work done for others as an occupation or business: has done service for us as a consultant.
b. An act or a variety of work done for others, especially for pay: offers a superior service to that of his competitors; provides full catering services.
5. A department or branch of a hospital staff that provides specified patient care: the anesthesiology service.
6. Installation, maintenance, or repairs provided or guaranteed by a dealer or manufacturer: a dealer with full parts and service.
7. A facility providing the public with the use of something, such as water or transportation.
8. a. Assistance; help: was of great service to him during his illness.
b. An act of assistance or benefit; a favor: My friend did me a service in fixing the door.
9. a. Active devotion to God, as through good works or prayer.
b. A religious rite.
10. a. The serving of food or the manner in which it is served.
b. A set of dishes or utensils: a silver tea service.

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11. Sports. The act, manner, or right of serving in many court games; a serve.
12. Copulation with a female animal. Used of male animals, especially studs.

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13. Law. The serving of a writ or summons.
14. The material, such as cord, used in binding or wrapping rope.
15. An answering service.

     

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