pre-service
|pre/ser/vice|
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🇺🇸
/priːˈsɜːrvɪs/
🇬🇧
/priːˈsɜːvɪs/
before service
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-service' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'service' meaning 'the action of helping or doing work for someone.'
Historical Evolution
'pre-service' was formed by combining the prefix 'pre-' with 'service' to denote activities or training occurring before the actual service.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before service,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period before a service, especially in the context of training or preparation for a professional role.
The pre-service training for teachers is crucial for their development.
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Last updated: 2025/02/02 02:26