English · Word Candidate

retention

/ɹɪˈtɛnʃən/

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Also seen as: retentions

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Meaning · English

The act of retaining or something retained.

Noun

No woman's heart / So big, to hold so much; they lack retention.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The act or power of remembering things.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “retention” mean?

The act of retaining or something retained.

Is “retention” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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