maintenance
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[change]Pronunciation
[change]- (Canada) IPA (key): /ˈmeɪntɪnəns/
- IPA (key): /ˈmeɪntənəns/
- SAMPA: /"meInt@n@ns/
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Noun
[change]- (uncountable) Maintenance is the process of regularly fixing things and keeping something in good shape.
- After 8,000 km, you should take the car in for maintenance.
- Wood houses can be a problem because they require regular maintenance.