Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
retention
noun
/rɪˈtɛnʃən/
Definition
The ability to keep or hold onto something.
Examples
- The retention of information is crucial for effective learning.
- The company focuses on employee retention to reduce turnover rates.
- Water retention can cause swelling in different parts of the body.
Meaning
Retention refers to the process of maintaining possession, control, or memory of something over a period of time.
Synonyms
- holding
- preservation
- maintenance
- keeping
- memory
