retention

noun

Definition of retentionnext
as in maintenance
the act of keeping something or someone The company's rate of employee retention is 80 percent.

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Recent Examples of retention Schools would have to spend the money on teacher pay and retention, smaller class sizes, career and technical education, or a combination of the three. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Separate tests by that research shop have yielded data points confirming Donut’s claims about fast charging, high-temperature performance, charge retention, fire resistance, battery swelling, and energy density. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026 Carpal tunnel syndrome is more common in women, and factors such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, wrist injuries, and fluid retention during pregnancy or menopause may increase risk. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2026 After that, judges stand for retention again every four years (for county judges), six years (for district judges) or eight years (for Court of Appeals judges). — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retention
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  1. maintenance
  2. retaining
  3. ownership
  4. support
  5. control
Noun
  • Many of these control panels are connected to the internet to allow maintenance companies to remotely access them.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Supermarket cold aisles are typically run by control panels that manage an entire store’s fridges and freezers and can be accessed over the internet, which lets maintenance companies adjust them from anywhere.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of maintenance
Noun
  • Older people have a harder time producing, retaining, and circulating body heat.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
  • The fabric is the smooth, soft feel that Lululemon is famous for, while still being breathable, sweat-wicking, and shape-retaining.
    — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
Definition of retaining
Noun
  • The property at the corner of Main Street and Aurora Avenue is not the only site in downtown Naperville to see ownership change this year.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • What does this private ownership but public interest collision mean for who takes responsibility, especially as there are increasing threats?
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of ownership
Noun
  • Blue Origin also aims to produce nearly all its components and systems in-house, while maintaining support from external suppliers.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Peter and Rebecca’s sister Lauren will serve as Rebecca’s support swimmer.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • At the end of September, leaders of several of the biggest AI companies went to the White House and signed an accord committing to internal risk controls, independent audits and board-level oversight of safety.
    — Giorgos Tsetis, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • That includes colorblock styling, chunky knobs and physical controls, and simple shapes that make each device memorable and distinctive.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
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“Retention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retention. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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