retention
Aussprache: [rɪˈtɛnʃən]
Kontext: „memory“
(noun) the ability to keep information in your mind for later use. It's like when you learn something new in school and can remember it later to use in a test.
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Her retention of the spelling words improved after she studied every night.
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His retention of facts was poor because he didn't pay attention in class.
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How can I improve my retention of what I study?
Kontext: „employment“
(noun) the ability of a company to keep its employees over time. It's about how well a job can make people want to stay instead of leaving for a different job.
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The company has high retention rates because it offers great benefits and a friendly work environment.
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Poor management led to low retention rates, and many workers decided to quit.
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What strategies can help improve employee retention at our company?
Kontext: „business“
(noun) the act of keeping customers or clients coming back to use a service. It's like when a restaurant has regular customers who enjoy eating there frequently.
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The loyalty program increased customer retention by encouraging people to return.
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Without good service, customer retention was very low and many left for competitors.
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What can we do to increase customer retention in our store?