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conservation

Definitions of conservation
  1. noun
    an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change
    synonyms: préservation
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    type of:
    amélioration, avance
    a change for the better; progress in development
  2. noun
    activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
    synonyms: entretien
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    types:
    remise en état, révision
    periodic maintenance on a car or machine
    type of:
    compensation, dédommagement, indemnisation, réparation
    the act of putting something in working order again
  3. noun
    preservation of yourself from harm; a natural or instinctive tendency
    synonyms: protection
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    type of:
    surveillance
    the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
  4. noun
    the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources
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    type of:
    surveillance
    the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
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