maintenance

maintenance is on the Academic Word List.

Word parts

maintain + -ance

Pronunciation

• (Canada) IPA ^(key): /ˈmeɪntɪnəns/
• IPA ^(key): /ˈmeɪntənəns/
• SAMPA: /"meInt@n@ns/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular maintenance

Plural maintenances

1. (uncountable) Maintenance is the process of regularly fixing things and keeping something in good shape.

   After 8,000 km, you should take the car in for maintenance.

   Wood houses can be a problem because they require regular maintenance.