There are 17 meanings listed in oed's entry for the noun keeping, two of which are labelled obsolete. See Γ’β‚¬Λœmeaning & useÒ€ℒ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Definition of keeping noun in oxford advanced learner's dictionary.

The act of holding, guarding, maintaining, or supporting. If something is in your keeping, you are taking care of it: Being carefully taken care ofÒ€¦. Learn more. Agreement or conformity in things or elements associated together. See examples of keeping used in a sentence. The meaning of keeping is conformity.

Agreement or conformity in things or elements associated together. See examples of keeping used in a sentence. The meaning of keeping is conformity. How to use keeping in a sentence. The act of holding, guarding, maintaining, or supporting: The keeping of secrets; The keeping of records. The heirloom is in my keeping. See synonyms at care.

The keeping of secrets; The keeping of records. The heirloom is in my keeping. See synonyms at care.