the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a need | an act of help or assistance; something (such as a tool, software or system) used to render said help or assistance |
(physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the natural lens of the eye | the act of public worship following prescribed rules |
living quarters provided for public convenience | (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play |
in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality | the act of mating by male animals |
a settlement of differences | the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone |
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances | periodic maintenance on a car or machine |
| the performance of duties by a waiter or servant |
| employment in or work for another |
| work done by one person or group that benefits another |
| (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him |
| tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table |
| a means of serving |
| a force that is a branch of the armed forces |
| a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation |