transcription, транскрипция: [ kən-ˈsər-və-tər, -və-ˌtȯr; ˈkän(t)-sər-ˌvā-tər ]
noun
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : one that preserves from injury or violation : protector
b. : one that is responsible for the care, restoration, and repair of archival or museum articles
2. : a person, official, or institution designated to take over and protect the interests of an incompetent
3. : an official charged with the protection of something affecting public welfare and interests
• con·ser·va·to·ri·al kən-ˌsər-və-ˈtȯr-ē-əl, (ˌ)kän- adjective
• con·ser·va·tor·ship kən-ˈsər-və-tər-ˌship, -və-ˌtȯr-; ˈkän(t)-sər-ˌvā-tər- noun