caretaking (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkɛərˌteɪkɪŋ/
Definition
The act of providing for the physical, emotional, or maintenance needs of a person, animal, or property.
Examples
The organization provides professional caretaking for elderly residents who wish to remain in their own homes.
His long-term caretaking of the historic building ensured that the original woodwork remained in pristine condition.
She found that the emotional demands of caretaking were far more draining than the physical labor involved.
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