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   maintenance

   /ˈmeɪnt(ɪ)nəns/

   noun

   • 1. the process of preserving a condition or situation or the state of being preserved: "we support local initiatives that ensure the maintenance of community spirit" Similar preservationconservationcontinuationcontinuancecontinuitykeeping upcarrying onprolongationperpetuationOpposite breakdown
   • ▪ the process of keeping something in good condition: "car maintenance" Similar upkeepserviceservicingrepair(s)improvementcareaftercareOpposite neglect
   • 2. financial support provided for a person's living expenses: "a chance of going to university with fees and maintenance paid" Similar nurturefeedinglife supportfinancingsupportingsupportkeepingupkeeprare:sustentationalimentationappanagecorrodyOpposite neglect
   • ▪ financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse during separation or following divorce: British "a divorced man paying his ex-wife £2,500 a year maintenance" Similar financial supportchild supportalimonyprovisionallowancekeepupkeepsubsistenceliving expenses
   • 3. the offence of aiding a party in a legal action without lawful cause.

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘aiding a party in a legal action without lawful cause’): from Old French, from maintenir (see maintain).

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMAINTENANCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of maintenance in different contexts, such as work, money, and continued existence. Find out how to use maintenance in sentences and see translations in other languages.

   • English (US)

     MAINTENANCE meaning: 1. the work needed to keep a road,...

   • Znaczenie Maintenance, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     MAINTENANCE definicja: 1. the work needed to keep a road,...

   • Maintenance in Korean

     MAINTENANCE translate: 유지, 보수. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Maintenance in Arabic

     MAINTENANCE translate: صِيانة. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Maintenance in Japanese

     MAINTENANCE translate: 整備, メンテナンス, 維持（いじ）, 扶養費（ふようひ）. Learn...

   • Simplified

     MAINTENANCE translate: 工作, 养护（保持道路、建筑、机器设备等状态良好的工作）, 金钱...

   • Traditional

     MAINTENANCE translate: 工作, 維護，保養（保持道路、建築、機器設備等處於良好狀態的工作）, 金錢...

   • Maintenance in Polish

     MAINTENANCE translate: konserwacja, utrzymanie, alimenty,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › maintenanceMaintenance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MAINTENANCE is the act of maintaining : the state of being maintained : support. How to use maintenance in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMAINTENANCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of maintenance as a noun and an adjective, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Find out how maintenance relates to buildings, vehicles, machinery, law, and more.

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMAINTENANCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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7. www.dictionary.com › browse › maintenanceMAINTENANCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Maintenance is the act of keeping something in good condition or providing support for someone or something. Learn more about the word history, usage, and examples of maintenance in different contexts.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › maintenanceMaintenance - definition of maintenance by The Free Dictionary

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   Maintenance is the act of keeping something in proper condition or providing support or livelihood. Find out the different meanings and uses of maintenance in various contexts, such as law, computing, and military.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › maintenanceMeaning of maintenance – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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