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Although the skills aren't hard to learn, finding the happiness and finding the satisfaction and finding fulfillment in continuously serving somebody else something good to eat, is what makes a really good restaurant.
Mario Batali

Meaning of "serving" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SERVING

serving  [ˈsɜːvɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SERVING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Serving is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SERVING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Serving

Serving may refer to: ▪ Serving size ▪ Providing a non-material good, as in the work of a servant ▪ Supplying customers with food and drink, as in the work of a food server ▪ Service of process, the procedure for delivering a legal or administrative summons ▪ Serving channel, a type of file sharing channel...

Definition of serving in the English dictionary

The definition of serving in the dictionary is a portion or helping of food or drink.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SERVING


approving
əˈpruːvɪŋ
believing
bɪˈliːvɪŋ
carving
ˈkɑːvɪŋ
deceiving
dɪˈsiːvɪŋ
deserving
dɪˈzɜːvɪŋ
earthmoving
ˈɜːθˌmuːvɪŋ
fast-moving
ˌfɑːstˈmuːvɪŋ
grieving
ˈɡriːvɪŋ
improving
ɪmˈpruːvɪŋ
Irving
ˈɜːvɪŋ
leaving
ˈliːvɪŋ
moving
ˈmuːvɪŋ
nerving
ˈnɜːvɪŋ
starving
ˈstɑːvɪŋ
timeserving
ˈtaɪmˌsɜːvɪŋ
undeserving
ˌʌndɪˈzɜːvɪŋ
unnerving
ʌnˈnɜːvɪŋ
unobserving
ˌʌnəbˈzɜːvɪŋ
unswerving
ʌnˈswɜːvɪŋ
weaving
ˈwiːvɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SERVING

servicewomen
servicing
servient
servient tenement
serviette
serviette ring
servile
servile work
servilely
servileness
servilism
servility
serving dish
serving hatch
serving spoon
servitor
servitorial
servitorship
servitress
servitude

WORDS THAT END LIKE SERVING

craving
diving
driving
engraving
giving
living
loving
problem-solving
proving
raving
rock carving
saving
self-serving
shaving
shelving
surviving
thanksgiving
thriving
wood carving
woodcarving

Synonyms and antonyms of serving in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SERVING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «serving» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of serving

Translation of «serving» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SERVING

Find out the translation of serving to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of serving from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «serving» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

> 一份
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

servicio
570 millions of speakers

English

serving
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सेवारत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خدمة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

выступающей
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

porção
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভজনা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

portion
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berkhidmat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Portion
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

一人分
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

1인분
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

ngelayani
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phục vụ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பரிமாறும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सेवा देणारा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

servis
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

porzione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

służąc
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

виступаючої
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

servire
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εξυπηρετούν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dien
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

servering
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

servering
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of serving

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SERVING»

The term «serving» is very widely used and occupies the 3.423 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SERVING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «serving» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «serving» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about serving

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10 QUOTES WITH «SERVING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word serving.
1
Joey Lauren Adams
I was born and raised in North Little Rock, Arkansas. I was 15 when I got my first job serving food to the residents in a retirement home - 22 years later I would shoot my first film in one.
2
Benigno Aquino III
When I was a congressman, I had occasion to talk to this group of students who were taking their seat. There were about 80 of them and I asked them, 'How many of you will be serving in the country once you graduate?' And, out of the 80, there were two that raised their hands. The rest were thinking of leaving.
3
Mario Batali
Although the skills aren't hard to learn, finding the happiness and finding the satisfaction and finding fulfillment in continuously serving somebody else something good to eat, is what makes a really good restaurant.
4
Cara Buono
I love to cook. I'd hoped by now I'd have a big loft. I have this fantasy that between 12 and 4, if you're in New York, it's known that I'll be serving a meal and you can just show up. You can watch TV, hang out, nap. Once a month. Wouldn't that be nice?
5
Dave Camp
Serving in Congress is the great honor of my professional life. I am deeply grateful to the people of the 4th Congressional District for placing their trust in me.
6
Bonnie Jo Campbell
I've worked behind counters serving food, and I've lived on the circus train, and I've led bicycle tours in Eastern Europe and the Balkans and Russia. I've been a key liner for a newspaper, I've done typesetting. Oh, all sorts of things.
7
Chip Conley
When the world is in the midst of change, when adversity and opportunity are almost indistinguishable, this is the time for visionary leadership and when leaders need to look beyond the survival needs of those they're serving.
8
Kevin Cramer
I really see the vocation of politics like I see every vocation - whether it's being a reporter or serving in public life or being a plumber - as an extension of ministry.
9
John Cullum
After serving in the Korean War, I actually started working towards a master's degree in finance.
10
Wendy Davis
I hope telling the story of how I went from being a single mom to serving in the Texas State Senate to running for governor will remind others that with the right leadership in government, where you start has nothing to do with how far you go.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SERVING»

Discover the use of serving in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to serving and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Serving Humanity
This book contains a comprehensive collection of quotations to stimulate thought and increase our understanding of service and its vital importance at the present time.
Alice A. Bailey, 2009
2
Learning Through Serving: A Student Guidebook for ...
This edition presents four new chapters on Mentoring, Leadership, Becoming a Change Agent, and Short-Term Immersive and Global Service-Learning experiences.
Christine M. Cress , Peter J. Collier , Vicki L. Reitenauer, 2013
3
Cross-Cultural Servanthood: Serving the World in Christlike ...
With careful biblical exposition and keen cross-cultural awareness, Duane Elmer offers principles and guidance for avoiding misunderstandings and building relationships in ways that honor people in other cultures.
Duane Elmer, 2006
4
The Serving Leader: 5 Powerful Actions That Will Transform ...
In this second book in The Ken Blanchard series, the authors use a compelling story based on real people to make its five principles of servant leadership accessible to a wide audience.
Ken Jennings, John Stahl-Wert, 2004
5
The Power of Serving Others: You Can Start Here Where You ...
You Can Start Here Where You Are: Easyread Super Large 24pt Edition Gary Morsch. chaplains at Camp Bondsteel, and he told me that she visited the area several times while she was growing up. She was born in Kosovo, and her family  ...
Gary Morsch, 2009
6
Serving with Eyes Wide Open: Doing Short-Term Missions with ...
In this insightful book, David A. Livermore calls us to serve with our eyes open to global and cultural realities so we can become more effective cross-cultural ministers.
David A. Livermore, 2012
7
Understanding Minority-Serving Institutions
CHAPTER 6 Hispanic-Serving Institutions Closeted Identity and the Production of Equitable Outcomes for Latino/a Students Frances E. Contreras, Lindsey E. Malawi, and Estela Mara Bensimon As the demographic shifts for the Latino ...
Marybeth Gasman, Benjamin Baez, Caroline Sotello Viernes Turner, 2008
8
A 3rd Serving of Chicken Soup for the Soul: More Stories to ...
This book will warm your heart, brighten your darkest day and put a smile on your face that will last a lifetime.
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, 2012
9
Serving Food and Drink: Table and Function : Student Guide
Case studies - put students in real-life scenarios and help them learn how to react to them. Unit-by-unit, element-by-element approach with full coverage of the underpinning knowledge.
‎1996
10
Serving God Globally: Finding Your Place in International ...
This practical handbook explains what development is, what development workers actually do, and how young people can prepare for mission careers in this field, both in North America and abroad.
Roland Hoksbergen, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SERVING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term serving is used in the context of the following news items.
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Humbly Serving Ministries hosting benefit fundraiser for family who …
Clifford White, 10, and Allie White, 6, lost their lives in a car accident July 11. Humbly Serving Ministries is hosting a fundraising benefit Aug. 15 for the family. «News-Daily.com, Jul 15»
2
Adventures in food and fitness column: Own your serving size
But because I've added up the calories in my own personal serving and make room for it in my daily calorie total, there's no self-deception involved – and no ... «News Sentinel, Jul 15»
3
Serving in Silence: News4 Obtains the First Numbers on Military …
It's information the military didn't want you, or even Congress, to have. But we're revealing for the first time what is really happening to those accused of raping or ... «NBC4 Washington, Jun 15»
4
Serving Up Solutions feeds hungry in state
Missy Irvin, will create for auction a “live” painting during the Serving Up Solutions ... Legislative Hunger Caucus' Serving Up Solutions dinner June 25 at the Ar.. «Arkansas Online, Jun 15»
5
University Ranks No. 10 Among Peace Corps' Top Volunteer …
California State University, Chico has been ranked No. 10 on the Peace Corps' national 2015 list of top volunteer-producing Hispanic-serving institutions (HSI). «CSU Chico News, Jun 15»
6
The 14 longest serving CEOs of the Fortune 500
When John Chambers announced he would step down from this post as Cisco's CEO earlier this week, he was one of the longest-serving execs in the country. «Fortune, May 15»
7
52 Years and Counting: America's Longest-Serving CEOs
... will end the run of one of the longest-serving corporate chieftains in the S&P 500. ... the longest-tenured CEO in the S&P 500 is Leslie Wexner, who has served ... «Wall Street Journal, May 15»
8
Jefferson Award Recipient Anne Hazen: Retired Senior Still Serving
She became active in her church, volunteered with the League of Women Voters and served on the College Station City Council. Anne Hazen says, "I became ... «KBTX, Apr 15»
9
La Scala cited with serving alcohol without license
When officers entered La Scala, 413 Broad St., around 11:15 p.m. Saturday, they saw employees serving alcohol. Lt. Trixie Morgan had told the officers the ... «Northwest Georgia News, Apr 15»
10
Serving All Your Heroin Needs
FATAL heroin overdoses in America have almost tripled in three years. More than 8,250 people a year now die from heroin. At the same time, roughly double ... «New York Times, Apr 15»

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