self-service

noun

self-ser·​vice ˈself-ˈsər-vəs How to pronounce self-service (audio)
: the serving of oneself (as in a restaurant or gas station) with goods or services to be paid for at a cashier's desk or by using a coin-operated mechanism or a credit or debit card
self-service adjective

Examples of self-service in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This can be done by deploying interactive self-service platforms and feedback, as well as sharing real-time information, alerts and social celebration notifications using advanced technology. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 Also, consider handing out the treats instead of leaving them unattended for self-service. Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024 The platform has more than 300,000 creators and clients, including Google, L'Oréal and P&G. The company makes money by charging brands a monthly SaaS fee of $1,500 along with 10% commission for a self-service campaign or 20% commission if Humanz manages it. Kerry Flynn, Axios, 18 Sep. 2024 Messer’s new, simplified IT landscape has empowered business users, who benefit from intuitive, self-service dashboards and quick access to relevant, actionable, real-time data, as well as IT personnel, to now focus on higher-value, strategic tasks. Timo Elliott, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-service 

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Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-service was in 1913

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“Self-service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-service. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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self-service

noun
self-ser·​vice
ˈself-ˈsər-vəs
: the serving of oneself (as in a restaurant or gas station) with things to be paid for at a cashier's desk or by means of a mechanism that is operated by coins
self-service adjective

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