Preservation (Noun)
Meaning 1
The condition of being (well or ill) preserved.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The ancient mummy was in remarkably good preservation, with most of its wrappings and facial features still intact.
- The preservation of the old castle was made possible by a generous donation from a local philanthropist.
- Due to the lack of refrigeration, the food was not in good preservation and was therefore discarded.
- The museum's staff took great care in the preservation of the fragile artifact, handling it with gloves and storing it in a specially designed case.
- The historical document was in poor preservation, with yellowed pages and torn edges, but its contents were still legible.
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Meaning 2
An occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 3
A process that saves organic substances from decay.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 4
The activity of protecting something from loss or danger.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.