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keeping

[ kee-ping ]

noun

  1. agreement or conformity in things or elements associated together:

    His actions are not in keeping with his words.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. the act of a person or thing that keeps; observance, custody, or care.

    Synonyms: , ,

  3. maintenance or keep.
  4. holding, reserving, or retaining.


keeping

/ ˈ쾱ːɪŋ /

noun

  1. conformity or harmony (esp in the phrases in or out of keeping )
  2. charge or care

    valuables in the keeping of a bank

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of keeping1

First recorded in 1250–1300, keeping is from the Middle English word keping. See keep, -ing 1
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Synonym Study

See custody.
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Example Sentences

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He said several government departments have poor recording keeping, meaning the amount spent during some contracts might not always be updated in a timely fashion.

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"Border Force remains fully committed to securing our borders and keeping our streets safe."

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He objected when the Fed raised rates in his first term and has been pushing Powell to cut them now, arguing that inflation has cooled and keeping rates too high could do unnecessary economic damage.

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Sometimes that means keeping order in a courtroom, said Stephen Monier, a retired former U.S. marshal for the district of New Hampshire.

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The chief executive office said in a statement that the county is trying to balance the need to pay employees fairly with keeping the county solvent.

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