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 Definitions of Preservation  [ˌprɛz ərˈveɪ ʃən]  

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Definition of 'Preservation' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) preservation
the act or process of preserving.

2.  preservation
the state of being preserved.

Etymology:  (1425–75)

Definition of 'Preservation' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) preservation, saving
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

2. (noun) preservation
the condition of being (well or ill) preserved

3. (noun) preservation
a process that saves organic substances from decay

4. (noun) conservation, preservation
an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change


Definition of 'Preservation' Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary 

1. (noun) preservation
the act of protecting sth so that it is not damaged or destroyed
the preservation of old documents; the preservation of our culture


Definition of 'Preservation' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) Preservation
the act or process of preserving, or keeping safe; the state of being preserved, or kept from injury, destruction, or decay; security; safety; as, preservation of life, fruit, game, etc.; a picture in good preservation



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