keeping
/ˈkiːpɪŋ
/noun [mass noun]
The action or fact of owning, maintaining, or protecting something: the keeping of dogs [in combination]: careful record-keeping is needed...
- He's given some to his most trusted companions for safe keeping, transferred some to more secret and more protected hiding places.
- Accurate daily record keeping is useful for both your health care team and family to assist you with managing your diabetes.
- Partnership law and partnership record keeping can be difficult to follow and understand.
Synonyms
safe keeping, care, custody, charge, keep, possession, trust, protection, safeguard;
guardianship, trusteeship, tutelage, supervision, protectorship
Phrases
in someone's keeping
in (or out of) keeping with