caretaking

English

Etymology

From care +‎ taking.

Noun

caretaking (usually uncountable, plural caretakings)

  1. The act of taking care or taking charge of something.
    Alternative form: care-taking
    Near-synonym: taking care
    Caretaking of the extensive grounds is a major expense for the museum foundation.
    • 1987 December 27, David M. Knauf, “Political Furors Over Civil Rights”, in Gay Community News, volume 15, number 24, page 5:
      Political favors are finally what governs this state, not compassion or understanding or caretaking of the whole constituency.
  2. (occasionally) Caregiving.

Usage notes

See caretaker § Usage notes.

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