Preservation may refer to:
Heritage and conservation
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Preservation (library and archival science), activities aimed at prolonging the life of a record while making as few changes as possible
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''Preservation'' (magazine), published by the National Trust for Historic Preservation
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Historic preservation, endeavor to preserve, conserve and protect buildings, objects, landscapes or other artifacts
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Conservation and restoration of cultural heritage, protection and care of tangible cultural heritage
Mathematics and computer science
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Type preservation, property of a type system if evaluation of expressions does not cause their type to change
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Case preservation, when computer storage preserves the distinction between upper and lower case
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Digital preservation, endeavor to ensure that digital information of continuing value remains accessible and usable
Arts and entertainment
* ''Preservation'' (2018 novel), historical fiction by Jock Serong about the wreck of the ''
Sydney Cove (1796 ship)
''Sydney Cove'' was the Bengal country ship ''Begum Shaw'' that new owners purchased in 1796 to carry goods to Sydney Cove, and renamed for her destination. She was wrecked in 1797 on Preservation Island off Tasmania while on her way from Calc ...
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''Preservation'' (2014 film), a horror thriller film
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Preservation Act 1
''Preservation Act 1'' is a concept album and the 12th studio album by the English rock group the Kinks, released 16 November 1973 by RCA Records.
''Preservation Act 1'' did not sell well (peaking on the '' Billboard'' 200 at No. 177). However ...
'', 1973 album by The Kinks
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Preservation Act 2
''Preservation Act 2'' is a 1974 concept album by the English rock band the Kinks, and their thirteenth studio album. It sold poorly (peaking on the ''Billboard'' Top LPs & Tape chart at No. 114), and received a mixed response among critics. ...
'', 1974 album by The Kinks
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"Preservation" (song), a 1974 non-album single by The Kinks
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Preservation Hall, jazz venue in New Orleans, Louisiana
Other uses
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Preservation Island, Tasmania, Australia
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Preservation Islets, group of small granite islands northwest of Preservation Island
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Food preservation
Food preservation includes processes that make food more resistant to microorganism growth and slow the oxidation of fats. This slows down the decomposition and rancidification process. Food preservation may also include processes that inhibit ...
, preserving food for later use
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Preservative, chemicals used to hinder deterioration of food, wood, etc.
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Self-preservation, behavior that ensures the survival of an organism
See also
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Conservation (disambiguation)
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Heritage (disambiguation)
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Preserve (disambiguation)
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Protection (disambiguation)
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Heritage Preservation, an American non-profit organization to preserve the nation's heritage
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National Preservation
National Preservation is the trading name for Nat Pres Ltd, a British-based online company that specialises in retail and discussion among Railfan, railway enthusiasts. The company was created on 25 June 2008 as an extension of the original Nat ...
, a British-based online company that specialises in retail and discussion among railway enthusiasts
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