Retention — synonyms, definition

1. retention (Noun)

captivity charge comprehension constraint control coolness detention hold holding influence keeping maintenance memory occupancy ownership recall recognition reserve restraint retaining • • •

retention (Noun) — The act of retaining something.

retention (Noun) — The power of retaining and recalling past experience.

retention (Noun) — The power of retaining liquid. ex. "moisture retention of soil"

retention (Noun) — (medicine) the involuntary withholding of urine and faeces.

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