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   preservation

   /ˌprɛzəˈveɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of preserving something: "the preservation of the city's green spaces" Similar conservationprotectionmaintenancecaresafeguardingkeepingcontinuationconservationkeeping upkeeping alivekeeping goingmaintenanceupholdingsustainingprolongationperpetuationconservingbottlingtinningcanningpottingchillingfreezingfreeze-dryingquick-freezingdryingdesiccationdehydrationcuringsmokingkipperingsaltingpicklingmarinatingsousingcorningjellyingcandyingembalmingmummification
   • ▪ the state of being preserved, especially to a specified degree: "the chapel is in a poor state of preservation"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from medieval Latin praeservatio(n-), from late Latin praeservare ‘to keep’ (see preserve).

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   What does Preservation mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! PRESERVATION definition: 1. the act of keeping something the same or of preventing it from being damaged: 2. the act of…. Learn more.

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   What is a preservation order?

   • the act of keeping something in its original state or in good condition The council has placed a preservation order on the building. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app the act of making sure that something is kept

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   How do you use preservation in a sentence?

   • Use the noun preservation to refer to the protection of something — especially from loss, injury, or danger. You might fight for the preservation of the woodlands near your house because of all the animals that live there. Preservation is also a process that keeps organic things from decomposing.

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   What does poor state of preservation mean?

   • The church is in a poor state of preservation (= has not been kept in good condition). The president has said that the government is committed to the preservation (= protection) of the country's national interests. You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:

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   Preservation is the act, process, or result of keeping something valued alive, intact, or free from damage or decay. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, word history, and phrases of preservation from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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    Preservation is the act of keeping something in its original state or in good condition. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, such as building, environmental or food preservation, with pictures and example sentences.