- 1the action of keeping something rather than losing it or stopping it The company needs to improve its training and retention of staff.
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- 2the action of keeping liquid, heat, etc. inside something rather than letting it escape Eating too much salt can cause fluid retention. the importance of energy conservation and heat retention
- 3the ability to remember things Visual material aids the retention of information. see retain
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