1. plural of caretaking; the act or practice of taking care of someone or something
Usage: usually used in plural form; can refer to professional duties or personal responsibilities
2. plural of caretaking; temporary or interim management of property, affairs, or duties
Usage: often used in administrative or organizational contexts

Examples

• The caretakings of the elderly require patience and compassion.
• Her caretakings of the garden kept it beautiful throughout the seasons.
• The caretakings of the building fell to the new maintenance staff.
• Parental caretakings involve countless daily responsibilities.
• The museum's caretakings of priceless artifacts demand specialized training.
• His caretakings of his ailing mother became his primary focus.
• The caretakings of community spaces benefit everyone in the neighborhood.