- the act or process of keeping something in existence: The creation, stabilization, and preservation of quality long-term affordable housing is a critical step in maintaining a healthy community.
- the act or process of keeping something safe from damage or deterioration: The facilities include air-conditioned storage vaults for optimum preservation of the historic film archive.The natural growth of population continuously presents problems for the preservation of the environment.
- the process of preparing food or other perishables to resist spoilage or decomposition: Historic techniques of food preservation include drying, smoking, pickling, and salting.
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