Maintenance — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈmānt-nən(t)s/ main·te·nance

Meaning & Definition of Maintenance

Maintenance (noun)

  1. the act of maintaining, the state of being maintained, support
  2. something that maintains
  3. the upkeep of property or equipment

Maintenance (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition

    "I was hired to perform basic maintenance until the property could be sold"

    similar: care and feeding, conservation, conserving, keep, preservation, preserving, sustentation, upkeep
    related: conservancy, support, sustaining, care, custody, guardianship, defense, guarding, protection, safeguarding, safekeeping
    near: dereliction, disregard, ignoring, inattention, neglect, negligence, damage, demolition, destruction, harm, hurt, injury, ruin, ruination

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Maintenance

The most common words with a similar meaning to Maintenance:

care and feeding, conservation, conserving, keep, preservation, preserving, sustentation, upkeep

Related Words for Maintenance

conservancy, support, sustaining, care, custody, guardianship, defense, guarding, protection, safeguarding, safekeeping

Near Antonyms of Maintenance

dereliction, disregard, ignoring, inattention, neglect, negligence, damage, demolition, destruction, harm, hurt, injury, ruin, ruination

Origin & Etymology of Maintenance

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from maintenir see maintain

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Maintenance

Words & Phrases Containing Maintenance

health maintenance organization, high-maintenance, low-maintenance, self-maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions about Maintenance

What does "Maintenance" mean?

"Maintenance" means the act of maintaining, the state of being maintained, support. As a noun, it is defined as: the act of maintaining, the state of being maintained, support.

What is another word for "Maintenance"?

Other words for "Maintenance" include care and feeding, conservation, conserving, keep, preservation, preserving, sustentation and upkeep. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Maintenance" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Maintenance"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Maintenance". Common alternatives include care and feeding, conservation, conserving, keep, preservation, preserving, sustentation and upkeep.

How do you use "Maintenance" in a sentence?

Examples of "Maintenance" in a sentence: "I was hired to perform basic maintenance until the property could be sold".

Is "Maintenance" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Maintenance" is a noun.

Is "Maintenance" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Maintenance" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Maintenance"?

"Maintenance" is pronounced /ˈmānt-nən(t)s/ and divided into syllables as main·te·nance.

What is the origin of the word "Maintenance"?

"Maintenance" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French, from maintenir see maintain. First known use: 14th century.