retention
Translation
retention, keeping, memory
Examples
The company focuses on customer retention.
The company focuses on customer retention.
Water retention can cause swelling.
Water retention can cause swelling.
His retention of facts is amazing.
His retention of facts is amazing.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the action of keeping (sth.) The company focuses on customer retention.
Similar Words
Synonyms: preservation, maintenance, memory; Antonyms: loss, release
Etymology
From Latin 'retinere' (to hold back), from 're-' (back) + 'tenere' (to hold).
Memory Tips
Think of 're-tain' as 'again hold'. It's the act of holding onto something, whether it's customers, water, or information.