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preservation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌprezɚˈveɪʃən/ · UK /ˌprezəˈveɪʃən/

preservation means: The act of keeping something safe from damage, loss, or decay.

noun

PROTECTING AND KEEPINGB2

The act of keeping something safe from damage, loss, or decay.

  • Food preservation prevents waste.
  • The museum supports the preservation of old paintings.
  • These laws help with the preservation of wildlife habitats.

How to use it: preservation of something (The group works for the preservation of historic buildings.)

Similar words: protection, conservation, safeguarding

Opposites: destruction

Common phrases: food preservation, preservation of something, historic preservation

Questions about preservation

What does preservation mean?

The act of keeping something safe from damage, loss, or decay.

What is preservation in other languages?

Türkçe: koruma · Español: conservación · Français: préservation · Deutsch: Erhaltung · Italiano: conservazione · 日本語: 保存

How do you pronounce preservation?

In American English /ˌprezɚˈveɪʃən/; in British English /ˌprezəˈveɪʃən/.

How do you use preservation in a sentence?

Food preservation prevents waste. The museum supports the preservation of old paintings.

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