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"maintain" and "service"
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maintain
to keep (something) in good condition by making repairs, correcting problems, etc.
? The company has done a poor job of maintaining its computer network. ? It was obvious that the house had been poorly maintained.
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service
to do the work that is needed to keep (a machine or vehicle) in good condition
? I need to get my car serviced. ? The shop services sewing machines and old typewriters.
Do you see any difference between "maintain" and "service"?
maintain
to keep (something) in good condition by making repairs, correcting problems, etc.
? The company has done a poor job of maintaining its computer network. ? It was obvious that the house had been poorly maintained.
http://tinyurl.com/7hmd3t9
service
to do the work that is needed to keep (a machine or vehicle) in good condition
? I need to get my car serviced. ? The shop services sewing machines and old typewriters.
Do you see any difference between "maintain" and "service"?
Top answer
" Both can be either remedial or preventive.
- " Both can be either remedial or preventive.
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This particular definition of "service" is very close to that of "maintenance."
Both can be either remedial or preventive.
Both can be either remedial or preventive.
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"service" applies to machines and devices that are normally taken somewhere for specialized inspections, maintenance procedures, and repairs. Usually a vehicle.
service a car, service a truck.
"maintain" applies much more generally to anything anywhere, even if it requires no specially trained people to inspect or repair it.
A home requires maintenance: vacuum the carp
service a car, service a truck.
"maintain" applies much more generally to anything anywhere, even if it requires no specially trained people to inspect or repair it.
A home requires maintenance: vacuum the carp
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From a mechanical and equipment perspective, "maintenance" is an umbrella term which includes all the work we call "services". To maintain a car or any complex machinery to look and run in top condition as if it is new, we need to perform the required services. For an automobile with today technology, the following is pretty much typical and essential:
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