retention

[rɪˈtɛnʃən]

retention Definition

• 1. the continued possession, use, or control of something
• 2. the ability to remember or recall something easily

Using retention: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "retention" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company's retention of its employees is impressive.

• Example

  The retention of water in the soil is important for plant growth.

• Example

  He has good retention of information.

• Example

  The retention of power by the dictator was a major issue for the opposition.

retention Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for retention

• preservation
• holding
• keeping
• memory
• recall

Antonyms for retention

• release
• surrender

Idioms Using retention

• in retention

  in custody or under detention

  Example

  The suspect is being held in retention until further investigation.

• have a good retention for something

  have a good ability to remember or recall something

  Example

  She has a good retention for names and faces.

• hold onto something for dear life

  to hold onto something very tightly, often because it is important or because you are afraid of losing it

  Example

  He held onto the rope for dear life as he climbed up the steep cliff.

Phrases with retention

• customer retention

  the ability of a business to retain its customers over a period of time

  Example

  The company's customer retention rate has increased by 20% this year.

• water retention

  the accumulation of excess fluids in the body tissues

  Example

  Her doctor prescribed medication to reduce water retention in her legs.

• memory retention

  the ability to retain or remember information

  Example

  The study aimed to investigate the effects of sleep on memory retention.

Origins of retention

from Latin 'retentio', meaning 'a holding back'

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Summary: retention in Brief

The term 'retention' [rɪˈtɛnʃən] refers to the continued possession, use, or control of something, as well as the ability to remember or recall something easily. It can be used in contexts such as employee retention, water retention, and memory retention. Idioms like 'in retention' and 'hold onto something for dear life' add color to the term, while synonyms like 'preservation' and 'memory' provide formal alternatives.