maintaining
/meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/ · main·tain·ing
verb
- To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action. She was maintaining her friend through a difficult time.
- To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.). The company is maintaining a high level of quality in its products.
- To declare or affirm (a clause) to be true; to assert. The lawyer maintained that her client was innocent.
noun
- The act of doing maintenance. The maintenance of the building is the responsibility of the facilities team.
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Did you know? The word 'maintaining' has been used in various contexts, including law, where it refers to the act of asserting a fact or claim in a court of law.