conservation
noun
con·ser·va·tion
ˌkän(t)-sər-ˈvā-shən 
1
: a careful preservation and protection of something
especially
: planned management of a natural resource to prevent exploitation, destruction, or neglect
water conservation
wildlife conservation
2
: the preservation of a physical quantity during transformations or reactions
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They are trying to raise money for conservation.
the conservation of the environment
She specializes in the conservation of furniture.
the conservation of religious shrines
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
Beyond film, Jolie champions environmental conservation, education initiatives, and sustainable fashion through Atelier Jolie.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024
New Jersey American Water, which serves about 2.9 million people in the state, issued a conservation notice to its customers Wednesday.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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conservation
noun
con·ser·va·tion
ˌkän(t)-sər-ˈvā-shən
: a careful preservation and protection of something
especially
: planned management of a natural resource to prevent exploitation, pollution, destruction, or neglect
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