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Keeping (Noun)

Conformity or harmony; "his behavior was not in keeping with the occasion".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The employee's loud behavior was not in keeping with the office environment.
The dress code for the event was strict, to ensure everyone's attire was in keeping with the formal theme.
Her behavior at the funeral was not in keeping with the somber mood of the occasion.
The new policy is in keeping with the company's goal of reducing its carbon footprint.
The modern architecture of the building was not in keeping with the historic neighborhood's style.

The responsibility of a guardian or keeper; "he left his car in my keeping".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The museum placed the ancient artifact in the curator's keeping for safekeeping and restoration.
She left her child in the babysitter's keeping while she went out to run some errands.
The state put the juvenile offender in the custody of a foster family for keeping and rehabilitation.
The king entrusted the sacred scrolls to the high priest's keeping for safekeeping and study.
The wealthy businessman left his vast fortune in the keeping of his trusted lawyer after his passing.

The act of retaining something.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The keeping of a secret was crucial to the success of the mission.
The keeping of accurate records is essential for any business.
Her keeping of the household budget was impressive considering her lack of experience.
The museum's keeping of the ancient artifacts was a significant responsibility.
The company's keeping of customer data was a major concern for privacy advocates.