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Meanings of public service in English

Russian
общественная услуга
Portuguese
serviço público
Spanish
servicios públicos
Catalan
servei públic

Economic service provided by a government to people living within its jurisdiction.

общественная услуга

An enterprise concerned with the provision to the public of essentials, such as electricity or water.\ (Source: CED)

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

Usage of public service in English
1
Talks between Government and public service unions collapsed ahead of the budget.
The Irish Times
2
The autonomous region has its own constitution, political system and public service.
Radio NZ
3
Our great public service broadcaster's seriousness and due impartiality is in question.
The Guardian
4
For public service pensions are indexed to current public service pay rates.
The Irish Times
5
The rise was attributed to higher energy costs and public service charges.
The Irish Times
6
The Sunday Group debates the value and role of the public service.
Radio NZ
7
Questions regarding the sustainability of a bloated public service workforce still remain.
The South African
8
It is a perfect example of aesthetic provision by the public service.
The Irish Times
9
They are not members of the PNG public service or Government officials.
Radio NZ
10
Primary school teachers have overwhelmingly rejected the draft public service pay agreement.
The Irish Times
11
I came into teaching because I wanted to work in public service.
The Guardian
12
It was a needed public service at a trying time for businesses.
Forbes
13
The Coalition Government is beginning to get tough with the public service.
The Irish Times
14
Such comments go to the heart of the so-called public service ethos.
The Guardian
15
The GAS segment includes the public service of piped natural gas distribution.
Reuters
16
It is right at the heart of its public service broadcasting mission.
The Guardian
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