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serving

[ sur-ving ]

noun

  1. the act of a person or thing that serves.
  2. a single portion of food or drink; helping.
  3. Electricity. a layer of material, as jute yarn or tape, that is applied to the core or the exterior of a lead-covered cable and acts as a protective covering.


adjective

  1. for use in distributing food to or at the table:

    a serving tray.

serving

/ ˈɜːɪŋ /

noun

  1. a portion or helping of food or drink
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ܲ·iԲ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of serving1

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English; serve + -ing 1
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Theoretically, any baptised man can be elected as pope, but a cardinal, all of whom are serving archbishops ordained by a pontiff, is usually picked.

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State prisoners often end up serving less time because of credit for rehabilitative programs and good behavior, but the suggestion that Ortega-Anguiano could walk free riled Trump administration officials.

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Being on licence means that a person is still serving a prison sentence but can live in the community under strict conditions.

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“The water system serving the Palisades continues to meet all federal and state fire codes and water quality standards while these additional repairs are completed,” Collins said.

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He is likely to spend the rest of his life in prison, as he has yet to begin serving his 16-year California sentence.

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