Definitions

1. noun

the act or fact of keeping something in a particular condition or state, especially employment, customers, or clients

“The company’s retention strategy helped to reduce employee turnover rates.”

2. noun

the process of keeping information, especially data or memories, in a person’s mind

“Good retention skills are essential for learning and remembering new information.”

3. noun

the act of keeping possession of something, especially a piece of land or a property

“The family’s retention of the old mansion was a matter of great pride.”

4. noun

the act or fact of keeping something in a particular position or situation

“The team’s retention of the lead in the final minutes of the game was crucial to their victory.”

5. noun

the percentage of customers or clients that continue to do business with a company over a certain period of time

“The company’s customer retention rate was higher than expected, indicating strong customer loyalty.”

6. noun

the act or fact of keeping something in a particular state or condition, especially in terms of physical properties

“The retention of the material’s texture and color was crucial for the artist’s intended effect.”

7. noun

the act or fact of keeping possession of something, especially a right or a claim

“The company’s retention of the patent was a major factor in their success.”

8. verb

to keep something in a particular condition or state, especially employment, customers, or clients

“The company is trying to retain its employees by offering better working conditions.”

9. verb

to keep possession of something, especially a piece of land or a property

“The family managed to retain the old mansion despite financial difficulties.”

10. verb

to keep something in a particular position or situation

“The team is trying to retain the lead in the final minutes of the game.”