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retention

 

[ rɪˈtɛnʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

memory

the continued possession, use, or control of something.

Synonyms

keeping, maintenance, preservation

Examples of usage

  • the retention of direct control by the central government
  • the retention of heat by double glazing
Context #2 | Noun

education

the act of retaining knowledge, facts, or figures.

Synonyms

learning, memory, recall

Examples of usage

  • memory retention in students
  • retention of information for exams
Context #3 | Noun

employment

the action of retaining an employee in a company or organization.

Synonyms

employee loyalty, staff retention

Examples of usage

  • employee retention strategies
  • high retention rate in the company

Translations

Translations of the word "retention" in other languages:

🇵🇹 retenção

🇮🇳 धारण

🇩🇪 Beibehaltung

🇮🇩 retensi

🇺🇦 утримання

🇵🇱 retencja

🇯🇵 保持 (ほじ)

🇫🇷 rétention

🇪🇸 retención

🇹🇷 tutma

🇰🇷 보유 (보유)

🇸🇦 احتفاظ

🇨🇿 zadržení

🇸🇰 udržanie

🇨🇳 保留 (bǎoliú)

🇸🇮 ohranitev

🇮🇸 varðveisla

🇰🇿 сақтау

🇬🇪 შენარჩუნება

🇦🇿 saxlama

🇲🇽 retención

Etymology

The word 'retention' originates from the Latin word 'retentio', which means the act of holding back or retaining. It has been used in English since the 15th century. The concept of retention has been important in various fields such as psychology, education, and business, where the ability to retain information, employees, or control plays a crucial role in success.

See also: retain, retained, retaining, unretained.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,620, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.