01 n. The act of keeping up, or maintaining; maintenance of persons, organizations, or objects such as machinery, by providing a location, repair…
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The act of keeping up, or maintaining; maintenance of persons, organizations, or objects such as machinery, by providing a location, repairs, and consumable items when necessary.“Small outlays for repairs or upkeep of buildings.” — A. R. Colquhoun.
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the cost of providing upkeep{1}.