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Definition maintenance in British English
maintenance
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈmeɪntənəns/
1
work that is done to keep something such as a building, machine, or piece of equipment repaired and in good condition
Example
regular/routine/preventive maintenance
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2
the process of continuing something or keeping it in existence
Example
the maintenance of international peace and security
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