conservation
noun
con·ser·va·tion
ˌkän(t)-sər-ˈvā-shən 
1
: a careful preservation and protection of something
especially
: planned management of a natural resource to prevent exploitation, destruction, or neglect
water conservation
wildlife conservation
2
: the preservation of a physical quantity during transformations or reactions
Examples of conservation in a Sentence
They are trying to raise money for conservation.
the conservation of the environment
She specializes in the conservation of furniture.
the conservation of religious shrines
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Instead of flocking to previously overcrowded hotspots, consider accommodations prioritizing conservation, responsible wildlife tours, reef-safe snorkeling and low-impact activities like kayaking.
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Emese MacZko, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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—Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 20 Feb. 2025
However, visitors keen to see this legendary example of propaganda art will have to get their trip in before 7 p.m. local time on August 31, 2025, as the museum is set to close until October 2027 for a major renovation and conservation project.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
The endangered apex predator’s resurgence is lauded as a conservation success story, but comes with challenges, including an increase in attacks on cattle and other livestock.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Emese MacZko, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The layoffs also threaten to undermine billions of taxpayer dollars paid to farmers to support conservation practices, experts warn.
—Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 20 Feb. 2025
However, visitors keen to see this legendary example of propaganda art will have to get their trip in before 7 p.m. local time on August 31, 2025, as the museum is set to close until October 2027 for a major renovation and conservation project.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
The endangered apex predator’s resurgence is lauded as a conservation success story, but comes with challenges, including an increase in attacks on cattle and other livestock.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conservation
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“Conservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conservation. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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conservation
noun
con·ser·va·tion
ˌkän(t)-sər-ˈvā-shən
: a careful preservation and protection of something
especially
: planned management of a natural resource to prevent exploitation, pollution, destruction, or neglect
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