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public services
UK/ˈpʌblɪk ˈsɜːvɪsɪz/US/ˈpʌblɪk ˈsɜrvɪsɪz/PUB·lic SER·vi·ces
services provided by the government for the public, such as schools and buses
Examples
“Cutting public services during a recession can harm vulnerable people.”
“People expect local authorities to provide good public services.”
“Improving public services like transport and hospitals is a common election promise.”
Band 8 sentence
“Ensuring well-funded public services is essential to reduce inequality and support long-term economic growth.”
Collocations
- provide public services
- cut public services
Word family
Common mistakes
public service→public services
do public services→provide public services
Say it for a higher band
5public service→6government services→7+public services
Synonyms
government services
Easily confused
public services
“Public services include healthcare, education and public transport.”
private services
“Many people choose private services for faster access to healthcare.”
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