Caretaking

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of taking care or taking charge of something. uncountable, usually

    "Near-synonym: taking care"

  2. 2
    Caregiving. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

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taking care

Example

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"Caretaking of the extensive grounds is a major expense for the museum foundation."

Etymology

From care + taking.

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