retention — the continued possession, use, or control of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the continued possession, use, or control of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈtenʃən/
Korean meaning: 보유, 유지, 보존
Korean pronunciation: 리**텐**션
Example Sentences
- The company's retention strategy includes free pizza every Friday to keep employees happy.
- Her retention of movie quotes is so good, she can recite entire scripts from memory.
- The retention of talent in tech companies often depends on office amenities like game rooms and free snacks.
retention
NOUN//rɪˈtenʃən//
the continued possession, use, or control of something
Bank employee ensures retention of valuables in secure deposit box
Capture attention with intention for better retention!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'retentio', derived from 'retinere' meaning 'to hold back' or 'to keep'. The prefix 're-' means 'back' and 'tenere' means 'to hold'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The company's retention strategy includes free pizza every Friday to keep employees happy.”
“Her retention of movie quotes is so good, she can recite entire scripts from memory.”
“The retention of talent in tech companies often depends on office amenities like game rooms and free snacks.”
“Data retention policies ensure that important information is preserved for future reference.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.