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san⋅i⋅ta⋅tion

  [san-i-tey-shuhn]
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–noun
1. the development and application of sanitary measures for the sake of cleanliness, protecting health, etc.
2. the disposal of sewage and solid waste.
Origin:
1840–50; sanit(ary) + -ation
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san·i·ta·tion   (sān'ĭ-tā'shən)   
n.  

  1. Formulation and application of measures designed to protect public health.

  2. Disposal of sewage.


[sanit(ary) + -ation.]
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Word Origin & History

sanitation 
1848, irregularly formed from sanitary. As a euphemism for garbage (e.g. sanitation engineer) first recorded 1939.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: san·i·ta·tion
Pronunciation: "san-&-'tA-sh&n
Function: noun
1 : the act or process of making sanitary
2 : the promotion of hygiene and prevention of disease by maintenance of sanitary conditions sanitation>
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sanitation san·i·ta·tion (sān'ĭ-tā'shən)
n.

  1. Formulation and application of measures designed to protect public health.

  2. Disposal of sewage.

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