Serviced: meaning, definitions and examples

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serviced

 

[ ˈsɜːrvɪst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past participle

Serviced refers to the action of providing a necessary service or maintenance for something, typically machinery or equipment. It is often used to indicate that something has been checked and repaired to ensure its proper functioning.

Synonyms

attended to, maintained, repaired

Examples of usage

  • The vehicle was serviced last month.
  • This machine has been serviced regularly.
  • We serviced the HVAC system last week.
  • She serviced the printer after it malfunctioned.

Translations

Translations of the word "serviced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prestado

🇮🇳 सेवा किया गया

🇩🇪 bedient

🇮🇩 dilayani

🇺🇦 обслуговуваний

🇵🇱 serwisowany

🇯🇵 サービスされた

🇫🇷 servi

🇪🇸 servido

🇹🇷 hizmet edilmiş

🇰🇷 서비스된

🇸🇦 مقدم

🇨🇿 poskytovaný

🇸🇰 poskytovaný

🇨🇳 服务的

🇸🇮 oskrbovan

🇮🇸 þjónustaður

🇰🇿 қызмет көрсетілген

🇬🇪 მომსახურებული

🇦🇿 xidmət göstərilən

🇲🇽 atendido

Word origin

The word 'service' originates from the Latin word 'servitium', meaning 'slavery' or 'service'. This term evolved in Middle English to denote duties performed by servants or laborers, and by the late 14th century, it depicted actions taken for others or contributions to a common cause. In the context of mechanics and machinery, the term 'serviced' began to populate the English lexicon in the late 20th century, becoming particularly relevant with the rise of automobiles and household appliances, which require regular maintenance to operate efficiently. The idea of servicing implies a task performed with an expectation of skill and care, ensuring that objects or systems remain in optimal condition.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,217, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.