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
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Preservation (2018 novel), historical fiction by Jock Serong about the wreck of the Sydney Cove (1796 ship).
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Preservation (2014 film), a horror thriller film
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Preservation Act 1, 1973 album by The Kinks
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Preservation Act 2, 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
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"Preservation" ( Doctors), a 2003 television episode
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, 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, a British-based online company that specialises in retail and discussion among railway enthusiasts
