caretaking

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17
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20
Letters
10

Definition of caretaking

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (uncountable, usually)The act of taking care or taking charge of something.
    “Near-synonym: taking care”
    “Caretaking of the extensive grounds is a major expense for the museum foundation.”
    “Political favors are finally what governs this state, not compassion or understanding or caretaking of the whole constituency.”
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noun

  1. (uncountable, usually)The act of taking care or taking charge of something.
    “Near-synonym: taking care”
    “Caretaking of the extensive grounds is a major expense for the museum foundation.”
    “Political favors are finally what governs this state, not compassion or understanding or caretaking of the whole constituency.”
  2. (uncountable, usually)Caregiving.

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Etymology

From care + taking.

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71 words

5-letter words

80 words

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