retention
noun
the act of retaining something
the power of retaining and recalling past experience
“he had a good memory when he was younger”
the power of retaining liquid
“moisture retentivity of soil”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Retention meaning
What does “retention” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“retention” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the act of retaining something.