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retentionthe 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

retention concept
💡 Concept

Bank employee ensures retention of valuables in secure deposit box

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retention rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Capture attention with intention for better retention!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈtenʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈtenʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootten
Suffix--tion

Origin

From Latin 'retentio', derived from 'retinere' meaning 'to hold back' or 'to keep'. The prefix 're-' means 'back' and 'tenere' means 'to hold'.

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🎵Rhyme

detentionattentionintention
detention
attention
intention

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

preservationmaintenanceconservationkeepingholding

Antonyms

releasedisposalabandonment

Related

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