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self-service

[self-sur-vis] / ˈsɛlfˈsɜr vɪs /
NOUN
ability to serve oneself
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The group is targeting around 100 to 110 net new shops in 2026 and trialling a "bitesize" format and a self-service "Greggs Express" format.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Novelties at Mayer am Nussberg that would have bamboozled Keller's ancestors include vegan food, alcohol-free wine -- of which Keller offers four sorts -- and self-service order touchscreens.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

Proton’s customer support prioritizes self-service, which may not satisfy users who want immediate, hands-on assistance from actual humans.

From Salon Mar. 21, 2026

Use certified mail, registered mail, or an approved private delivery service like FedEx or UPS, not labels from self-service kiosks or postage meters.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 20, 2026

Company historian John F. Love explained the lasting significance of McDonald’s new self-service system: “Working-class families could finally afford to feed their kids restaurant food.”

From "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser



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