care and maintenance


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care and maintenance

n
(Commerce) commerce the state of a building, ship, machinery, etc, that is not in current use although it is kept in good condition to enable it to be quickly brought into service if there is demand for it. Abbreviation: C & M
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DES has shown leadership in implementing the closure and long term care and maintenance strategies that have given rebirth to our Denison and Stanrock sites.
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