retention

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de conservar o mantener algo, así como la capacidad de recordar experiencias pasadas o de retener líquidos.

A noun referring to the act of keeping or holding something, including the ability to recall past experiences or the capacity to retain liquid.

incontable

1. B2formal

   The act of keeping or holding something, or the state of being kept or held.

   retención (acción de retener)

   • The retention of key employees is crucial for the company's success.
   • Water retention can be a symptom of certain medical conditions.
   • The new policy focuses on the retention of historical documents.

   Sinónimoscustodyholdingkeepingmaintenancepossessionpreservation

   Antónimosdischargeejectionexpulsionlossrelease

2. Memory or recallB2formal

   The ability to remember or recall past experiences or information.

   retención (memoria)

   • Good study habits improve information retention.
   • The patient's memory retention has declined with age.
   • She has excellent retention of facts and figures.

   Sinónimosmemoryrecallrecollectionremembranceretentiveness

   Antónimosoblivion

3. Liquid holding capacityB2formal

   The ability of a substance or material to hold or contain liquid.

   retención de líquidos

   • This soil has high water retention, making it ideal for rice paddies.
   • The fabric's moisture retention keeps the skin hydrated.
   • Proper retention of fluids is essential for plant growth.

   Sinónimosabsorbencyabsorptionretentivenessretentivity