hygiene

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈhaɪˌdʒiːn/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

The science of health, its promotion and preservation.

2 Definition

Those conditions and practices that promote and preserve health.

Example Sentences
  • Hygiene is an important consideration in places where food is prepared.
3 Definition

Cleanliness.

Example Sentences
  • They have poor personal hygiene.
4 Definition

(of a macro) The property of having an expansion that is guaranteed not to cause the accidental capture of identifiers.