'Preservation' definitions:

Definition of 'preservation'

(from WordNet)
noun
The activity of protecting something from loss or danger [syn: preservation, saving]
noun
The condition of being (well or ill) preserved
noun
A process that saves organic substances from decay
noun
An occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change [syn: conservation, preservation]

Definition of 'Preservation'

From: GCIDE
  • Preservation \Pres`er*va"tion\, n. [Cf. F. pr['e]servation.] The act or process of preserving, or keeping safe; the state of being preserved, or kept from injury, destruction, or decay; security; safety; as, preservation of life, fruit, game, etc.; a picture in good preservation. [1913 Webster]
  • Give us particulars of thy preservation. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'preservation'

From: Moby Thesaurus