What does public service mean?

Definitions for public service
pub·lic ser·vice

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. community service, public servicenoun

    a service that is performed for the benefit of the public or its institutions

  2. public servicenoun

    employment within a government system (especially in the civil service)

Wiktionary

  1. public servicenoun

    A service asserted to be for the public good provided by a for-profit enterprise or trade association.

  2. public servicenoun

    A service, usually provided by the government, for the general public or its specific section.

Wikipedia

  1. Public service

    A public service or service of general (economic) interest is any service intended to address specific needs pertaining to the aggregate members of a community. Public services are available to people within a government jurisdiction as provided directly through public sector agencies or via public financing to private businesses or voluntary organizations (or even as provided by family households, though terminology may differ depending on context). Other public services are undertaken on behalf of a government's residents or in the interest of its citizens. The term is associated with a social consensus (usually expressed through democratic elections) that certain services should be available to all, regardless of income, physical ability or mental acuity. Examples of such services include the fire brigade, police, air force, and paramedics (see also public service broadcasting). Even where public services are neither publicly provided nor publicly financed, they are usually subject to regulation going beyond that applying to most economic sectors for social and political reasons. Public policy, when made in the public's interest and with its motivations, is a type of public service.

ChatGPT

  1. public service

    Public service is a term used to describe services provided by a government or state to its citizens, either directly or through private or public institutions. These services are typically funded through taxes and are designed to improve the quality of life, welfare, and safety of the general public. This includes services like education, healthcare, law enforcement, transportation, social services, and environmental protection. Public service can also refer to the act of serving the public interest or common good, often associated with jobs in the government or non-profit sector.

Wikidata

  1. Public service

    A public service is a service which is provided by government to people living within its jurisdiction, either directly or by financing private provision of services. The term is associated with a social consensus that certain services should be available to all, regardless of income. Even where public services are neither publicly provided nor publicly financed, for social and political reasons they are usually subject to regulation going beyond that applying to most economic sectors. Public service is also a course that can be studied at a college and/or university.

Editors Contribution

  1. public service

    A form of service provided to the public by a form of unity government department and employees.

    All public services are open and functioning efficiently.


    Submitted by MaryC on January 19, 2021  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of public service in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of public service in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of public service in a Sentence

  1. Patrick McHenry:

    I think Aaron is a very intelligent person - he has had a great career in public service from his time on the school board, his time in the state House to his time in Congress so I think it's a real loss. I think it's a real loss.

  2. Dennis Ross:

    I am grateful for this incredible opportunity to serve and I look forward to the next chapter of my life which will include, in some way, continued public service, i never viewed this amazing opportunity as a job or a career. My home has been and will continue to be in Lakeland, Florida.

  3. Mark Esper:

    Since joining the Department of Defense Elaine has worked tirelessly to ensure that our budgeting and audit processes give full value to the taxpayer while meeting the enormous security needs of our nation as well as the men and women who serve it, i am grateful for her dedication to public service and the contributions that she has made to Defense Department and wish her the very best in her future endeavors.

  4. Randall Balmer:

    His whole campaign is based upon his narrative, because he has no political experience and no record of public service, if it is undermined or called into question, it's going to be tough for Carson.

  5. Dick Cheney:

    As I have said before, Scooter, has served our nation tirelessly and with great distinction through many years of public service.


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