Preservation and Preserving

Preservation

Preservation noun - The act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition.
Usage example: each curator is responsible for the preservation of the works of art within his or her department

Preserving and preservation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preserving" instead a noun "Preservation".

Preserving

Preserving noun - The act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition.
Usage example: the preserving of our rights and civil liberties

Preservation and preserving are semantically related. You can use "Preservation" instead a noun "Preserving".

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