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customer service UK US noun (also customer care) COMMERCE► [U] the way that an organization deals with customers before, during, and after a sale, and the activities involved in dealing with customers: »customer service levels/standards
»a customer service line
excellent/outstanding/poor, etc. customer service »The mobile operator has a reputation for outstanding customer service.
deliver/improve/provide customer service »You can always improve your customer service.
a high level/standard of customer service »We aim to provide a higher level of customer service than our competitors.
»online/telephone(-based) customer service
»The bank has a 24-hour customer service number.
»to handle customer service calls
► (also customer services) [U] the department of an organization that gives help to customers and deals with their problems: a customer service adviser/assistant/team, etc. »If there is a problem with your order, call one of our customer service team.
»the customer service counter/desk
»Customer Services is one of the most important departments in our organization.
»Our customer services department will be able to help you.
Financial and business terms. 2012.