Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Retention.
Retention - as a noun
The act of retaining something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
holding12keeping14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ownership17possession12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The power of retaining and recalling past experience
Example: "He had a good memory when he was younger"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
memory13retentiveness16retentivity17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
faculty15mental facultymodule9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The power of retaining liquid
Example: "Moisture retentivity of soil"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retentiveness16retentivity17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impermeability25impermeableness23Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The retention of information is essential for effective learning."
"Employee retention is a concern for many companies."
"The retention rate of students at the university has been improving."
"The retention of water in the soil is important for plant growth."
"The retention of details in his memory was remarkable."
Word Game Points
Is RETENTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retention is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RETENTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is RETENTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retention is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRETENTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is RETENTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retention is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRETENTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
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