Name the process of maintaining or preserving someone or something, or the state of maintenance. Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words? All content on this website, including the dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography and other reference data, is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, current and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation or advice from a legal, medical or other professional. Maintenance is the process of maintaining something or someone.
It can mean maintenance status. The term also refers to taking care of someone financially, that is, specifically, providing them with living expenses.