state of preservation

noun phrase

: the condition in which something has been kept
The ancient paintings were found in a perfect state of preservation.
The shrine is in a poor state of preservation.

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Depending on their state of preservation, artifacts might even answer questions about the Pacific’s condition prior to the collision—for example, whether the ship’s hull was dangerously rotten. Joel Sams, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025 The rare artifact is the second Illyrian helmet found at a specific burial site, and its state of preservation has stunned researchers. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2024

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“State of preservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20of%20preservation. Accessed 25 Feb. 2025.

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