Caretaking: meaning, definitions and examples

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caretaking

 

[ หˆkษ›ษ™rหŒteษชkษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

job responsibility

The act of taking care of another person or thing, often in a professional capacity. It involves providing assistance, support, and supervision to ensure the well-being of the individual or object.

Synonyms

caregiving, maintenance, supervision

Examples of usage

  • She works in caretaking, looking after elderly residents in a nursing home.
  • The caretaking of the historic building includes regular maintenance and cleaning.
Context #2 | Noun

emotional aspect

The emotional investment and attention given to someone or something. It can involve nurturing, protecting, and tending to the needs of the person or object.

Synonyms

attending, nurturing, protecting

Examples of usage

  • Her caretaking of the stray kittens showed her compassionate nature.
  • The caretaking of the garden requires dedication and love.

Translations

Translations of the word "caretaking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cuidados

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‡เค–เคญเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pflege

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perawatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะณะปัะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opieka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ–่ฉฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soins

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuidado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bakฤฑm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด์‚ดํ•Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุนุงูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรฉฤe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ starostlivosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็…ง้กพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nega

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umรถnnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะผา›ะพั€ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ แƒฃแƒœแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qayฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuidado

Etymology

The term 'caretaking' originated from the combination of 'care' and 'taking', emphasizing the act of providing care and attention to someone or something. The concept of caretaking has evolved over time to encompass various responsibilities and emotional aspects, highlighting the importance of looking after the well-being of individuals and objects.

See also: care, career, carefree, careful, carefully, carefulness, caregiver, caregiving, careless, carelessly, carelessness, caress, caretaker, caretakers, caring, caringly, overcareful, ultracareful, uncaring, uncaringly.