conservation

Definition

• n. an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change
• n. the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources
• n. (physics) the maintenance of a certain quantities unchanged during chemical reactions or physical transformations

Word forms

Plural

conservations

Example sentences

1. n.

   The conservation of wildlife is essential for maintaining biodiversity.

2. n.

   The conservation of medical records is important for patient safety.