Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
retentions
noun
/rɪˈtɛnʃənz/
Definition
The act of keeping or holding onto something.
Examples
- The retentions of certain employees during the restructuring process were critical to maintaining company morale.
- She expressed concern about the retentions of water in the reservoir after the recent rains.
- The project faced challenges due to the retentions of important data during the conversion.
Meaning
Retentions refer to the process or practice of retaining something, often in a context where it is being preserved or held back.
Synonyms
- holding
- retention
- preservation
- conservation
