retained
Aussprache: [rɪˈteɪnd]
Wort
Kontext: „memory“
(verb) to keep something in your mind. When you learn something in school, and you remember it later, you have retained that information.
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After studying hard, she retained all the important facts for the test.
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He could not retain the information because he didn't pay attention in class.
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What strategies can help you retain information better?
Kontext: „property“
(verb) to hold on to something or keep something with you. This could be a possession or an idea that you don’t give away.
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The family retained ownership of the house for many years.
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They decided to sell the property and no longer retained any interest in it.
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Which items do you wish to retain after the move?
Kontext: „employment“
(verb) to keep someone in a job or to hire someone for a particular task. When someone is chosen to do a job and stays in that position, they have been retained.
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The company retained her as a consultant because of her expertise.
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He was not retained by the company after his probation period ended.
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How long do you plan to retain your current employees?
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