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maintenance

intermediateB2

/ˈmeɪntənəns/ · main-te-nance

The process of preserving or maintaining something in good condition.

Meanings

nounformal

The process of preserving or maintaining something in good condition.

کسی چیز کو اچھی حالت میں رکھنے کا عمل۔

نگہداشت

nigaahdaasht

Synonyms

upkeeppreservationcareنگہداشتپرورشدیکھ بھال

Antonyms

neglectabandonmentdestructionغفلتترکخسارہ

Common Collocations

  • preventive maintenance
  • routine maintenance
  • maintenance costs

Example Sentences

The maintenance of the building is essential for its longevity.

عمارت کی نگہداشت اس کی لمبی عمر کے لئے ضروری ہے۔

Imarat ki nigaahdaasht is ki lambi umar ke liye zaroori hai.

Regular maintenance of vehicles can prevent costly repairs.

گاڑیوں کی باقاعدہ نگہداشت مہنگے مرمت سے بچا سکتی ہے۔

Gaariyon ki baqaida nigaahdaasht mehange murammat se bacha sakti hai.

The company has budgeted for the maintenance of its equipment.

کمپنی نے اپنے آلات کی نگہداشت کے لئے بجٹ بنایا ہے۔

Company ne apne aalaat ki nigaahdaasht ke liye budget banaya hai.

Easily Confused With

maintenance-free:Maintenance-free refers to items that do not require upkeep, unlike maintenance which implies regular checks or repairs.

Word Family

maintain
verbبرقرار رکھنا
maintainer
nounنگہبان
maintainable
adjectiveنگہداشت کے لائق

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'maintain' as the root, and connect it to 'ten' in maintenance, like keeping ten things in order.

Picture a mechanic tuning up a car, ensuring it runs smoothly.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "maintenir" — to hold, keep, sustain

First known use: 14th century

The word 'maintenance' has evolved from the Old French 'maintenir', and entered English in the 14th century, holding its meaning related to the act of keeping something in a proper state.