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retention
noun
the act of retaining something
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- R
- Ends with
- N
- Contains
- ETENTIO
- Scrabble score
- 9
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ɹɪˈtɛnʃən
Meaning
Definitions
noun
the act of retaining something
noun
the power of retaining liquid
“moisture retentivity of soil”
noun
the power of retaining and recalling past experience
“he had a good memory when he was younger”
In context
Example Sentences
moisture retentivity of soil
he had a good memory when he was younger
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