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serving
[ sur-ving ]
noun
- the act of a person or thing that serves.
- a single portion of food or drink; helping.
- 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
- for use in distributing food to or at the table:
a serving tray.
serving
/ ˈɜːɪŋ /
noun
- a portion or helping of food or drink
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·iԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
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.
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.
Being on licence means that a person is still serving a prison sentence but can live in the community under strict conditions.
“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.
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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