full-service

American

[fool-sur-vis] / ˈfʊlˈsɜr vɪs /

adjective

Commerce.

offering or providing a wide range of services related to the basic line of business, as when a filling station changes tires or makes car repairs in addition to selling gasoline.

Etymology

Origin of full-service

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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“Many stay with full-service advisers charging high fees who likely aren’t outperforming the broader market, because they value the relationship. Switching to low-cost index funds or a flat-fee adviser allows them to keep more of that money for travel and hobbies.”

From MarketWatch

The downturn reflects what analysts say is a broader slowdown in fast casual chains — considered a step above fast food but below full-service restaurants.

From Los Angeles Times

Some full-service restaurants are also lowering prices to levels that compete with Chipotle, analysts said.

From Los Angeles Times

A Chipotle burrito or bowl plus a drink costs around $15, while the value-focused full-service restaurant Chili’s offers a multi-course meal for under $11.

From Los Angeles Times

Seven years ago, Goodarzi took over Intuit and immediately executed a fundamental business change from a tax and accounting software platform to a full-service provider.

From The Wall Street Journal

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