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Definition of distinguished service - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

militaryservice recognized as outstanding in quality or importance for a group

She received a medal for distinguished service during the crisis.
The commander was honored for distinguished service in international peacekeeping missions.
The museum’s exhibit highlights sailors’ distinguished service during the war.

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Expressions with distinguished

in distinguished companyadj.

being among notable or respected individuals

She felt proud to be in distinguished company.

distinguished gentlemann.

man with an elegant and refined appearance

The distinguished gentleman wore a tailored suit and polished shoes.

distinguished professorn.

professor recognized for excellence in their field

She was named a distinguished professor for her groundbreaking research.

Expressions with service

white-glove servicen.

service provided with exceptional care and courtesy

The company is known for its white-glove service in handling customer complaints.

lip servicen.

insincere support or promises not meant to be acted on

He paid lip service to the idea but did nothing.

see servicev.

be used in a particular role or function

The old ship has seen service as a museum.

silver servicen.

formal table service with silverware and service by waitstaff

The banquet was conducted in silver service, enhancing the elegant atmosphere.

at one's serviceexp.

ready and willing to help someone whenever needed

If you need anything, I am at your service!

pay lip servicev.

express approval or support without taking action

The politician paid lip service to environmental issues but did nothing to help.

see active servicev.

take part in real military fighting or missions

He saw active service during the war.

at someone's serviceadv.

available for use by someone

The car is at your service for the weekend.

press into servicev.

make someone do a task unexpectedly

They pressed him into service as a translator.

skeleton servicen.

basic operations maintained during holidays or off-hours

The company runs a skeleton service over the Christmas period.

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the Legion of Honorn.

awardprestigious French award for distinguished service or achievement

DSCacr.

acr: Distinguished Service Crosshigh military award for bravery

DSOacr.

acr: Distinguished Service Ordergiven for outstanding service in the military

the Order of the Bathn.

chivalryBritish order of chivalry for distinguished service

Distinguished Service Medaln.

honor medalBritish military award for distinguished service

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French:service distingué, ...
German:hervorragender Dienst, ...
Italian:servizio distinto, ...
Spanish:servicio distinguido, ...
Portuguese:serviço distinto, ...
Chinese:杰出服役, ...
Japanese:顕著な功績, ...
Arabic:خِدْمَة مُمَيَّزَة, ...
Hebrew:שֵׁירוּת מִצְטַיֵּן, ...
Russian:выдающаяся служба, ...
Ukrainian:видатна служба, ...
Hindi:विशिष्ट सेवा, ...
Bengali:বিশিষ্ট সেবা, ...
Catalan:servei distingit, ...
Danish:fortjenstfuld tjeneste, ...
Dutch:onderscheidende dienst, ...
Greek:διακεκριμένη υπηρεσία, ...
Korean:특별 공로, ...
Persian:خدمت ممتاز, ...
Polish:zasłużona służba, ...
Portuguese (BR):serviços distintos, ...
Romanian:serviciu distins, ...
Swedish:förtjänstfull tjänst, ...
Thai:การรับใช้ที่มีความดีความชอบ, ...
Turkish:üstün hizmet, ...
Vietnamese:sự phục vụ xuất sắc, ...

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