Children's, Intermediate and Advanced Online English Dictionary & Thesaurus

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civil service any branch of government that is not part of the legislature, court system, or the military.
fire service see fire brigade.
food service industry generated by those people, places, institutions, and companies that are responsible for meals eaten away from home.
Internal Revenue Service the U.S. government agency responsible for administering and enforcing federal tax laws and collecting federal taxes. (abbr.: IRS)
National Health Service the British health service, largely financed by taxation, that provides free or inexpensive medical treatment. (abbr.:NHS)
National Park Service an agency of the U.S. Department of the Interior that manages National Parks, National Monuments, and other such property. [2 definitions]
news service see news agency. [2 definitions]
postal service see post office.
public-service corporation a private corporation that provides a utility or other service to the public and is regulated by the government.
secret service a government service that conducts espionage and other undercover operations so as to gain knowledge of, and often to frustrate the activities of, hostile individuals, groups, and governments. [2 definitions]
service station a place that sells gasoline and other things needed for cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles. Repairs are also made in some stations.