keeping
keeping Lexical Profile
keeping Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The state or responsibility of caring for, protecting, or holding something in custody.
"She left her valuable jewelry in the safe keeping of the hotel manager."
Agreement, conformity, or harmony, used almost exclusively in the phrases 'in keeping with' and 'out of keeping with'.
"The modern glass extension feels completely out of keeping with the traditional stone cottage."
The act or practice of maintaining, observing, or managing something, such as records, animals, or traditions.
"The keeping of detailed financial records is essential for any small business."
Word Nuance & Usage
The idiom 'in keeping with' means in agreement, harmony, or conformity with an established style, standard, or rule (e.g., 'The renovations were done in keeping with the building's historic character').