preservation

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Preservation

Word parts

preserve + -ation

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /prɛ.zɝˈveɪ.ʃən/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

Noun

Singular preservation

Plural preservations

1. Preservation means the act of preserving something, to protect it and prevent damage or destruction from happening to it.