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/
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
The library's climate control ensures the retention of ancient manuscripts for centuries.
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🎤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'.
Breakdown
re- (back) + -tain (hold, from Latin tenere) + -tion (noun suffix) = retention (the act of holding back or keeping)
🎵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.”
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