Pronunciation

/rɪˈteɪn/

Definitions

Noun

• Retention: The act or process of holding onto something, especially information or skills. For example: “The company places great importance on employee retention.”
• Retainer: A person or thing that keeps something in place or prevents it from falling, often referring to a financial arrangement. For example: “The lawyer charges a retainer fee for their services.”
• Retention rate: The percentage of individuals who continue to use a product or service over a given period. For example: “The school’s high retention rate indicates student satisfaction.”

Verb

• To retain: To keep, hold, or maintain possession of something; to remember or recall information. For example: “The students are expected to retain what they learned in class.”
• To retain counsel: To hire and keep a lawyer for legal advice. For example: “The defendant decided to retain counsel before entering a plea.”

Adjective

• Retained: Belonging or kept by someone, as in a retained employee or retained earnings. For example: “The retained earnings will be reinvested in the business.”

Phrases

• “Retain knowledge” means to remember or keep information in one’s memory.
• “A retained employee” is one who has been offered a long-term contract or position.
• “Retention policy” refers to a company’s guidelines for keeping data or records.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The company implemented a program to improve employee retention.”
• Verb: “She managed to retain her composure during the stressful situation.”
• Adjective: “The client chose a retained marketing agency for their advertising needs.”

Synonyms

• Hold
• Maintain
• Keep
• Sustain
• Preserve
• Hang on to
• Possess
• Embrace