maintenance
/ˈmeɪntənəns/
main · te · nance
ˈmeɪn · tə · nəns
English Definition
n. the process of keeping something in good condition
Significado en Español
mantenimiento
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “maintenance”:
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A
upkeep
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B
deterioration
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C
neglect
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D
decay
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A — upkeep.
“maintenance” means n. the process of keeping something in good condition
Common questions about “maintenance”
What does “maintenance” mean?
maintenance — n. the process of keeping something in good condition. In Chinese: 维护，保养.
How do you pronounce “maintenance”?
maintenance is pronounced /ˈmeɪntənəns/. It breaks into 3 syllables: main · te · nance.
Is “maintenance” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. maintenance appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
