- the study and use of practical measures for the preservation of public health
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san•i•ta•tion /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/USA pronunciation
n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- the use of sanitary measures for cleanliness, protecting health, etc.
- the system for disposal of sewage and solid waste:Call the department of sanitation if your garbage is not being hauled away.
san•i•ta•tion
(san′i tā′shən),USA pronunciation n.
- the development and application of sanitary measures for the sake of cleanliness, protecting health, etc.
- the disposal of sewage and solid waste.
- sanit(ary) + -ation 1840–50
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sanitation /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/ n
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