"caretaking" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: caretakings [plural]
Etymology: care + taking Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*ǵeh₂r-}}, {{compound|en|care|taking}} care + taking Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} caretaking (usually uncountable, plural caretakings)
  1. The act of taking care or taking charge of something. Tags: uncountable, usually Synonyms: care-taking Related terms: caretaker Translations (act of taking care of someone or something): verzorging [feminine] (Dutch)
    Sense id: en-caretaking-en-noun-5sZoD63L Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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