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state of preservation

[/steɪt əv prɪˈzɜːrveɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: states of preservation
estado de conservação
1. The condition or quality of how well something has been maintained, protected, or kept intact over time
The artifacts were in an excellent state of preservation despite being centuries old.
Os artefatos estavam em um excelente estado de conservação apesar de terem séculos de idade.
2. The degree to which an object, document, or structure has resisted deterioration or damage
The manuscript's state of preservation was remarkable given its age.
O estado de conservação do manuscrito era notável considerando sua idade.
Synonyms
conditionstate of repairconservation statusdegree of preservation
Antonyms
deteriorationdecaystate of disrepair

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estado de conservação
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
estado de preservação
Also used in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
estado de conservação
Preferred term in Portuguese heritage and archaeology contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a state of preservation
excellent state of preservation
poor state of preservation
assess the state of preservation
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