Retention - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |rɪˈtenʃn|  American pronunciation of the word retention
Brit.  |rɪˈtenʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word retention

noun

- the act of retaining something (syn: holding, keeping)
- the power of retaining and recalling past experience (syn: memory)
- the power of retaining liquid

Extra examples

They say the herb promotes memory retention.

The sea's retention of heat is greater than the land's.

The retention of old technology has slowed the company's growth.

The UN will vote on the retention of sanctions against Iraq.

Many people with heart problems suffer from fluid retention.

I have a real problem with retention of information.

Managers are responsible for the safe custody and retention of records.

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