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Scope note
The process of performing actions to halt damage or to keep any object, material, or system from injury or destruction. For example, it may refer to the preservation of food or an ecological system. For the function of preservation, use "preservation (function)" or a specific type of preservation, such as "historic preservation." For the discipline of involving treatment and long-term preventive care of cultural and natural heritage objects and systems, use "conservation."
preserving
Accepted term: 06-May-2024