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A service is a collection of characteristics designed to fulfil a particular task. It can also reference another sub-service which then comprises of characteristics. For example, a profile can have a Heart Rate Monitor service which is to expose heart rate for fitness purposes. This service can have Heart Rate Measurement, Body Sensor Location, and Heart Rate Control Point characteristics which are the subtasks of the Heart Rate Monitor service.

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