n.
the professional discipline of protecting materials by minimizing chemical and physical deterioration and damage to minimize the loss of information and to extend the life of cultural property
the act of keeping from harm, injury, decay, or destruction, especially through noninvasive treatment
v., preserve
to keep for some period of time; to set aside for future use
to take action to prevent deterioration or loss
[Source: Dictionary of Archival Terminology]
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