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Definition preservation in British English

preservation noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌprezə(r)ˈveɪʃ(ə)n/
1

the process of working to protect something valuable so that it is not damaged or destroyed

Example

an organization devoted to the preservation of historic buildings

Example

Preservation of the environment is vital.

Synonyms and related words
anthropogenic biodegradable biohazard
1.1

involved in preservation

Example

a preservation society/group/project

Example

the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust

Synonyms and related words
anthropogenic biodegradable biohazard
2

the process of trying to make a situation or state continue without changing

Example

the preservation of peace/public order

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permanence continuity survival
3

the addition of a chemical substance to food or wood in order to prevent it from decaying

Example

improved methods of food preservation

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action adsorb aerate
4

the degree to which something has not been changed by the effects of time or weather

Example

The carvings are in a poor state of preservation.

Synonyms and related words
state condition composition
Definition preservation in British English