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retention

Pronunciation: [rɪˈtɛnʃən]

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Learn how to use retention in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

How can I improve my retention of what I study?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

What strategies can help improve employee retention at our company?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

What can we do to increase customer retention in our store?

How to pronounce retention

Pronunciation: [rɪˈtɛnʃən]

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