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maintenance noun ( WORK )

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Definition

the work needed to keep a road, building, machine, etc. in good condition
Old houses need a lot of maintenance.
There are thorough maintenance checks on each plane before take-off.
The magazine offers tips on cutting your house maintenance costs.

(Definition of maintenance noun (WORK) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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