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self-service

[self-sur-vis] / ˈsɛlfˈsɜr vɪs /
NOUN
ability to serve oneself
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There are many ways to buy tickets - including a station ticket office, from self-service ticket machines and through the ScotRail app.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 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

“But it is still early days as self-service launched only in late 2025.”

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

A total of 90% of the calls are now resolved by self-service options or callbacks.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

He pays all the bills, and rakes the leaves on the lawn, and puts gas from the self-service station into her car.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri



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