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keeping
/ˈkiːpɪŋ/
the act of maintaining or preserving something
She takes great pride in the keeping of her family's traditions.
She takes great pride in maintaining and preserving her family's traditions.
general
the act of maintaining or preserving something
The museum is responsible for the keeping of historical artifacts.
The museum is responsible for maintaining and preserving historical artifacts.
Often used in formal or administrative contexts to describe the responsibility of maintaining something.
general
the state of being in good condition or order
The house is in good keeping.
The house is well-maintained and in good condition.
Less common usage, often found in older or more formal contexts.
Collocations
in keeping within accordance with or consistent withkeeping upmaintaining or continuing at the same levelkeeping an eye onwatching or monitoring something closely
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Pro Tip
Formal Usage
'Keeping' is often used in formal or administrative contexts to describe the responsibility of maintaining something.
Gold Rule
Consistency
Use 'keeping' to describe the act of maintaining or preserving something, ensuring consistency in formal contexts.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'keping,' from Old English 'cēping,' meaning 'act of keeping or holding,' from the verb 'cēpan' (to keep).
Usage Notes
The word 'keeping' is often used in formal or administrative contexts to describe the responsibility of maintaining something. It can also refer to the state of being in good condition or order, though this usage is less common.
Word Breakdown
keep
to maintain or preserve
root-ing
the act of
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