retention
//rɪˈtɛnʃən//
Noun
retentionSingular
retentionsPlural
1
The continued possession, use, or control of something.
The retention of important documents is required for at least five years.
2
The ability to keep or remember information in the mind.
Regular review helps improve memory retention.
3
The action of keeping employees, customers, or members rather than losing them.
The company introduced new benefits to improve employee retention.
4
The failure to eliminate a substance from the body.
The patient was diagnosed with fluid retention in the legs.