preservation
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRESERVATION
[noncount]
1
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the act of preserving something: such as
a
:
the act of keeping something in its original state or in good condition
— often + of
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preservation of the city's historical buildings
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the preservation of land for wildlife
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(Brit) a preservation order [=an official order by a court that makes it illegal to destroy or change a building, tree, view, etc.]
b
:
the act of keeping something safe from harm or loss
— often + of
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wildlife preservation
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the preservation of music programs in public schools
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the preservation of cultural traditions
c
:
the act of using a particular treatment on a food so that it can be eaten in the future
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methods of food preservation, such as canning and freezing
2
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the degree to which something is kept safe from harm or ruin
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see also self-preservation
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The ancient paintings were found in a perfect state of preservation. [=they were perfectly preserved]
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The buildings are in a good state of preservation.
