public service

NOUN

government employment or appointment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

civil service

WEAK

benevolences good works philanthropies public life works

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Pearl lives in New York City and is willing to pay higher taxes for the public services the city provides.

From Barron's

The government’s Ministry of Digital Transformation launched new features on its mobile app, Diia, where business can be registered, foreign national business owners can pay taxes, and the government can provide business-related public services.

From Barron's

"No other European capital offers such easy daily life," with quick access to an international airport, security, "a pleasant climate, efficient public services, first-class health services, quality education and an excellent transport system", Barnes said.

From Barron's

Tom Davies, Deputy Director for the ONS public service division, said the fall was a result of "receipts being up strongly on last year whereas spending is only modestly higher".

From BBC

Mladenov will act as a link with a Palestinian technocratic government which will "oversee the restoration of core public services, the rebuilding of civil institutions, and the stabilisation of daily life".

From BBC