Preservation | Mean of preservation in English Dictionary

/ˌprɛzɚˈveɪʃən/

• Noun
• the act of preserving something: such as
• the act of keeping something in its original state or in good condition
1. preservation of the city's historical buildings
2. the preservation of land for wildlife
3. (Brit) a preservation order [=an official order by a court that makes it illegal to destroy or change a building, tree, view, etc.]
• the act of keeping something safe from harm or loss
1. wildlife preservation
2. the preservation of music programs in public schools
3. the preservation of cultural traditions

• the act of using a particular treatment on a food so that it can be eaten in the future
1. methods of food preservation, such as canning and freezing
• the degree to which something is kept safe from harm or ruin
1. The ancient paintings were found in a perfect state of preservation. [=they were perfectly preserved]
2. The buildings are in a good state of preservation.