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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMaintenance
/ˈmeɪn.tə.nəns/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of preserving a condition or situation or the state of being preserved.
"Regular maintenance of the vehicle is essential for its longevity." - 2
The provision of support or assistance to someone or something.
"The maintenance of the building requires a dedicated team of workers."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French word 'maintenance', stemming from the verb 'maintenir' (to maintain), which comes from Latin 'manu tenere' meaning 'to hold in the hand'. Over time, its semantic application evolved from physical handling and support to the ongoing preservation of equipment, buildings, and systems in working order.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Maintenance" is said worldwide
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Entretien
Transliteration: ɑ̃.tʁə.ni
"L'entretien régulier de la voiture est essentiel."
Wartung
Transliteration: ˈvaʁ.tʊŋ
"Die regelmäßige Wartung des Fahrzeugs ist wichtig."
Manutenzione
Transliteration: manutenˈtsjone
"La manutenzione regolare del veicolo è fondamentale."
Mantenimiento
Transliteration: man.teniˈmento
"El mantenimiento regular del vehículo es esencial."
Manutenção
Transliteration: manu.teˈsɐ̃w
"A manutenção regular do veículo é essencial."
रखरखाव
Transliteration: rakhrakhav
"वाहन का नियमित रखरखाव आवश्यक है।"
维护
Transliteration: wéihù
"定期的车辆维护是必要的。"
유지보수
Transliteration: yujibosu
"차량의 정기적인 유지보수가 필요하다."
メンテナンス
Transliteration: mentenansu
"車両の定期的なメンテナンスが必要です。"
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