preservation


Definition: Meaning of, preservation in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / prɛzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n /

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  1. when something is kept in its original state or in good condition [↪  preserve]
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  2. the act of making sure that a situation continues without changing
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  3. the degree to which something has remained unchanged or unharmed by weather, age etc
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preservation used in phrases

  • preservation order (noun)
    1. in Britain, an official order that something, especially an area of countryside or an old building, must be preserved and not damaged
  • self-preservation (noun)
    1. protection of yourself and your own life in a threatening or dangerous situation
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