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self-service

[self-sur-vis] / ˈsɛlfˈsɜr vɪs /
NOUN
ability to serve oneself
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“But it is still early days as self-service launched only in late 2025.”

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Many employers have self-service portals that allow you to do this online.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

Skip the massages and instead focus on the facilities: complimentary self-service masks and scrubs make it easy to relax and indulge in the spa experience.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

I slid into the self-service elevator and pushed the button for my floor.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath