Definition of 'retention'

Noun

1. the act of retaining something
      Synonyms: keeping holding
2. the power of retaining and recalling past experience; "he had a good memory when he was younger"
      Synonyms: memory retentiveness retentivity
3. the power of retaining liquid; "moisture retentivity of soil"
      Synonyms: retentiveness retentivity

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