retention
/ɹɪˈtɛnʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: retentions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of retaining or something retained.
Noun
Examples
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).
Sense 2
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).
Common questions
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.