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retention definition

re·ten·tion (ri ten′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a retaining or being retained
  2. power of or capacity for retaining
    1. a remembering; memory
    2. ability to remember
  4. Med. the retaining within the body of matter normally excreted

Etymology: ME retencioun < MFr retention < L retentio

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retention Synonyms

retention

n.

  1. Custody

    holding, withholding, reservation, detention; see custody 1, maintenance 1, preservation.

  2. Memory

    recall, recognition, recollection; see memory 1, remembrance 1.


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retention Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • urine: Retention of urine in new-born babies due to shock of fast labor.

Converse of object

  • boost: With this in mind, I led a team that looked at ways to boost retention, with particular focus on the early period.

Adjective modifier

  • urinary: She also noted that he had no bladder distention to suggest urinary retention.

Modifies a noun

  • schedule: A retention schedule tells us: How long records are needed.

Noun used with modifier

  • moisture: The finer the particles the greater their surface tension and the more their moisture retention levels and vise versa.
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