Definitions
- Referring to the act of holding back or not giving something that is due or expected. - Talking about the retention of funds or payment that is owed to someone. - Describing the act of keeping information or knowledge from someone.
- Referring to the act of keeping or holding onto something. - Talking about the ability to remember or recall information or knowledge. - Describing the act of keeping employees or customers in a company or organization.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of keeping or holding onto something.
- 2Both words can be used in the context of finances or payments.
- 3Both words involve the idea of not letting go of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Withholdment is often associated with the act of intentionally not giving something that is due, while retention is more neutral and can refer to the act of simply keeping something.
- 2Connotation: Withholdment has a negative connotation as it implies the act of holding back something that is rightfully due, while retention can have a positive connotation as it can imply the act of preserving or keeping something valuable.
- 3Usage: Withholdment is less commonly used than retention and is often associated with legal or financial contexts, while retention is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 4Focus: Withholdment emphasizes the act of not giving or releasing something, while retention emphasizes the act of keeping or holding onto something.
- 5Type: Withholdment is a noun, while retention can be both a noun and a verb.
Remember this!
Withholdment and retention are synonyms that both refer to the act of keeping or holding onto something. However, withholdment has a negative connotation and is often associated with the intentional act of not giving something that is due, while retention is more neutral and can refer to the act of simply keeping something. Additionally, withholdment is less commonly used than retention and is often associated with legal or financial contexts.
