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   maintenance

   /ˈmeɪnt(ɪ)nəns/

   noun

   • 1. the process of preserving a condition or situation or the state of being preserved: "we support local initiatives that ensure the maintenance of community spirit" Similar preservationconservationcontinuationcontinuancecontinuitykeeping upcarrying onprolongationperpetuationOpposite breakdown
   • ▪ the process of keeping something in good condition: "car maintenance" Similar upkeepserviceservicingrepair(s)improvementcareaftercareOpposite neglect
   • 2. financial support provided for a person's living expenses: "a chance of going to university with fees and maintenance paid" Similar nurturefeedinglife supportfinancingsupportingsupportkeepingupkeeprare:sustentationalimentationappanagecorrodyOpposite neglect
   • ▪ financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse during separation or following divorce: British "a divorced man paying his ex-wife £2,500 a year maintenance" Similar financial supportchild supportalimonyprovisionallowancekeepupkeepsubsistenceliving expenses
   • 3. the offence of aiding a party in a legal action without lawful cause.

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘aiding a party in a legal action without lawful cause’): from Old French, from maintenir (see maintain).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › maintenanceMAINTENANCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MAINTENANCE definition: 1. the work needed to keep a road, building, machine, etc. in good condition: 2. money that a…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › maintenanceMaintenance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word maintenance, which refers to the act of keeping something in good condition or providing support. Find out how to use maintenance in different contexts, such as law, medicine, and grammar.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › maintenanceMAINTENANCE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Maintenance is the act of keeping something in good condition or providing support for someone or something. Learn more about the word history, usage, and examples of maintenance in different contexts.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › maintenanceMAINTENANCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of maintenance as a noun and an adjective, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Find out how maintenance relates to buildings, vehicles, machinery, law, and more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › maintenanceMaintenance - definition of maintenance by The Free Dictionary

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   Maintenance is the act of keeping something in proper condition or providing support or livelihood. Find out the different meanings and uses of maintenance in various contexts, such as law, computing, and military.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › maintenanceMaintenance - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of maintenance. noun. activity involved in maintaining something in good working order. synonyms: care, upkeep. see more. noun. the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence. synonyms: sustainment, sustenance, sustentation, upkeep. see more. noun.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › maintenanceMAINTENANCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the work needed to keep a road, building, machine, etc. in good condition: Old houses need a lot of maintenance. There are thorough maintenance checks on each plane before takeoff. The magazine offers tips on cutting your house maintenance costs. Fewer examples. The network will be down for an hour for routine maintenance.