n.
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 : the act of one that keeps: as a : CUSTODY , MAINTENANCE b : OBSERVANCE c : a reserving or preserving for future use
2 a : the means by which something is kept : SUPPORT , PROVISION b : the state of being kept or the condition in which something is kept <the house is in good keeping >
3 : CONFORMITY <in keeping with good taste> <out of keeping with the decor>