service contract
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- noun
- /ˈsɜrvɪs ˈkɒntrækt/
- Formal
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contrato de servicio
- The company also offers first-time callers $500 off fully insured, A-rated vehicle service contracts (extended auto warranties).
- an annual service contract
- a fee-for-service contract
Examples
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I was just offered a $500-a-year service contract for my heating system.
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This is my standard services contract.
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Service delivery levels needed to be clearly stated in the EH codes and service contracts.
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I'm currently counting down the days until my service contract is up.
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National Grid has a service contract with LIPA to operate and maintain the system.
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The company offered a three-year service contract to ensure regular maintenance on the equipment.
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When he purchased the new printer, he opted for an extended service contract to cover potential repairs.
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Before signing the service contract, she carefully reviewed all the terms and conditions outlined in the agreement.
Synonyms
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A contract that says how quickly and how well a provider must provide a service
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'service' (maintenance/repair) plus 'contract' (a written agreement); together they denote an agreement to provide maintenance or repair. This regular noun-noun compounding pattern is common across languages and follows standard English composition, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would likely infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Service contract is like a written promise that someone will take care of your machine or equipment. The word service refers to the repairs and help and contract is a formal promise, so the phrase means 'a formal promise to provide maintenance or repairs for a set time'.