conservation

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˌkɑnsɚˈveɪʃən/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(kon′sər vāshən)


conservation
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Synonyms:
preservation, maintenance Collocations, protection Collocations, conservancy, planned management, sustentation, keeping, conserving, guarding, storage Collocations, saving, safekeeping, upkeep, husbandry, economy Collocations, keeping in trust, keeping in a safe state, environmentalism, custody Collocations, safeguarding, management Collocations, guardianship
Antonyms:
destruction Collocations, waste Collocations, misuse Collocations, loss Collocations, neglect Collocations, ruin Collocations, damage Collocations, harm Collocations


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