Housekeeping

noun

Word Frequency: 1.9

Definitions

1.nounThe chores of maintaining a house as a residence, especially cleaning.

2.nounAny general tasks that involve preparation.

"The computer program does some general housekeeping involving initializing variables and opening files before beginning the main processing."

3.nounHospitality; a liberal and hospitable table; a supply of provisions.

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