a state in the NE United States, on the Atlantic coast. 1,124,660; 33,215 sq. mi. (86,027 sq. km). Capital:Augusta. Abbreviation:ME (for use with zip code), Me.
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a historical region and former province in NW France.
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(italics) a U.S. battleship blown up in the harbor of Havana, Cuba, on February 15, 1898: this incident stimulated popular support in the U.S. for the Spanish-American War.
a vast computer network linking smaller computer networks worldwide (usually prec. by the). The Internet includes commercial, educational, governmental, and other networks, all of which use the same set of communications protocols.
an act of helpful activity; help; aid: to do someone a service.
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the supplying or supplier of utilities or commodities, as water, electricity, or gas, required or demanded by the public.
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the providing or a provider of accommodation and activities required by the public, as maintenance, repair, etc.: The m
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anufacturer guarantees service and parts.
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the organized system of apparatus, appliances, employees, etc., for supplying some accommodation required by the public: a television repair service.
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the supplying or a supplier of public communication and transportation: telephone service; bus service.
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the performance of duties or the duties performed as or by a waiter or servant; occupation or employment as a waiter or servant.
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mployment in any duties or work for a person, organization, government, etc.
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a department of public employment, an administrative division of a government, or the body of public servants in it: the diplomatic service.
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the duty or work of public servants.
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the serving of a sovereign, state, or government in some official capacity.
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Military.
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the armed forces: in the service.
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a branch of the armed forces, as the army or navy: Which service were you in during the war?
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Ordnance. the actions required in loading and firing a cannon: service of the piece.
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Often, services.the performance of any duties or work for another; helpful or professional activity: medical services.
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something made or done by a commercial organization for the public benefit and w
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ithout regard to direct profit: Certain books are published at a loss as a public service.
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Also called divine service.public religious worship according to prescribed form and order.
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a ritual or form prescribed for public worship or for some particular occasion: the marriage service.
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the serving of God by obedience, piety, etc.: voluntary service.
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a musical setting of the sung portions of a liturgy.
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a set of dishes, utensils, etc., for general table use or for particular use: a tea service; service for eight.
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