Retention Definition & Meaning
retention
- noun
- the act of retaining something
- the power of retaining and recalling past experience; "he had a good memory when he was younger"
- the power of retaining liquid; "moisture retentivity of soil"
"Retention" in song lyrics
See how retention is used in real songs:
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"Lay on the pressure like water retention"
Mood Ruff — The Knack -
"water retention"
AOL — AOL -
"post menstrual water retention"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with retention
Usage tips for "retention"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does retention mean?
- the act of retaining something the power of retaining and recalling past experience; "he had a good memory when he was younger" the power of retaining liquid; "moisture retentivity of soil"
- What part of speech is retention?
- Retention is a noun.
- How many definitions does retention have?
- Retention has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).