Meaning of the word self-service in English

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self-service

US /ˌselfˈsɝː.vɪs/
UK /ˌselfˈsɝː.vɪs/
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Noun

1.

the practice of serving oneself, as in a store or restaurant, without the aid of a salesclerk or waiter

Example:
The gas station offers self-service pumps.
This restaurant is self-service, so you order at the counter.
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Adjective

1.

relating to or involving the practice of serving oneself

Example:
We stayed at a self-service apartment.
The supermarket has several self-service checkouts.
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