maintenance
Elementary/ˈmeɪntənəns/
- noun
- Support or upkeep of something
maintenance in a sentence
- “Regular maintenance keeps the car running smoothly.”
- “The building has suffered from years of poor maintenance .”
- “The costs of routine car maintenance.”
- “Maintenance of law and order.”
What does “maintenance” mean?
maintenance (noun) means support or upkeep of something. It is pronounced /ˈmeɪntənəns/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "maintenance" mean?
- maintenance (noun) means: Support or upkeep of something
- How do you pronounce "maintenance"?
- "maintenance" is pronounced /ˈmeɪntənəns/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "maintenance" in a sentence?
- Here is "maintenance" used in a sentence: Regular maintenance keeps the car running smoothly.
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