maintenance
noun/ˈmeɪntənəns/
Frequency rank: #1,923 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The work of keeping something in good condition.
Example sentence
Regular maintenance is essential to keep the machinery running smoothly.
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