Upkeep
/ˈʌˌpkip/
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Definition
(noun) Maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good and working condition.
Sentence Examples
The regular upkeep of our servers is paramount to ensuring high uptime.
It's not the initial cost that worries me. It's the upkeep.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the large historic building requires a significant amount of money and a lot of regular work today.