adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Occurring prior to the provision of a service. not-comparable

   "Let us focus on the preservice and postservice procedures you should always follow."

2. 2
   Occurring before a trainee teacher begins service. not-comparable

Example

More examples

"Let us focus on the preservice and postservice procedures you should always follow."

Etymology

From pre- + service.

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