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self-service

[self-sur-vis] / ˈsɛlfˈsɜr vɪs /
NOUN
ability to serve oneself
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Today was a clear example of self service.

From Washington Times • Apr. 24, 2023

A passenger, wearing a protective face mask, walks past a self service ticketing of airline company Air France in the departures area at the Nantes-Atlantique airport in Bouguenais near Nantes, France, June 29, 2022.

From Reuters • Sep. 16, 2022

“We’re very careful with who these brands are initially. But long term, this will move more and more to a self service model for appropriate brands for our platform.”

From The Verge • Sep. 9, 2022

Another customer Steve tweeted: "Being on the autistic spectrum, I find self service tills a godsend as I don't have to queue anxiously waiting, knowing I have to speak to someone."

From BBC • May 17, 2022

Prior to 1922, NYC actually had a prohibition against self service elevators.

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2017



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