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serving

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

The English word “serving” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The act or process of serving.
  2. An instance of that act or process.
  3. The quantity of food or drink intended for one person in a single sitting; especially in relation to a meal.
  4. A fraction or share.
  5. A layer added to the outside of an electrical cable to protect it.

Etymology

By surface analysis, serve + -ing.

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