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Preservation Definition & Meaning

preservation
noun
  1. the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
  2. the condition of being (well or ill) preserved
  3. a process that saves organic substances from decay
  4. an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change

"Preservation" in song lyrics

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  • "For the preservation"
    Grits — Stop Bitin'
  • "cause my-- self expression is my self preservation"
    J-Live — 9000 Miles
  • "Of gum lips, in my preservation"
    D-Gotti, Noke D — Got Sumthin' 4 Yo Mouth

Usage tips for "preservation"

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Frequently asked questions

What does preservation mean?
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger the condition of being (well or ill) preserved a process that saves organic substances from decay an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change
What part of speech is preservation?
Preservation is a noun.
How many definitions does preservation have?
Preservation has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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