maintenance

noun

ˈmānt-nən(t)s How to pronounce maintenance (audio)
Definition of maintenancenext
as in preservation
the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition I was hired to perform basic maintenance until the property could be sold

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Recent Examples of maintenance However, many plants can still benefit from regular maintenance. — The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026 Classification societies are experts in the technical aspects of yacht construction and maintenance. — Benjamin Maltby, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 American Airlines flight 1760 returned to Myrtle Beach International Airport shortly after takeoff for maintenance, American Airlines spokesperson Bri Harper said. — Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 Inspectors reviewed the facility’s maintenance logs and found that entries were made consistently and regularly. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for maintenance
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  1. preservation
  2. preserving
  3. upkeep
Noun
  • Sudan’s ongoing war is threatening the integrity of its ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique and angular architecture, as preservation efforts have completely halted.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • While officials say the measures are purely precautionary and not prompted by structural concerns, preservation experts have questioned whether the potential impact on nearby cultural sites has been fully assessed.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of preservation
Noun
  • There are solutions for age verification that are both accurate and privacy preserving.
    — Annie Chestnut Tutor, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
Definition of preserving
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  • But the building has been empty for a few years, and Homburg says it's had minimal upkeep.
    — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The sales tax funds free admission to state parks and historic sites, upgrades to trail systems and park amenities and upkeep on the structures, campsites and trails overseen by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of upkeep

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