retention

• Nom désignant l'action de conserver ou de retenir quelque chose, y compris la capacité de se souvenir d'expériences passées ou la capacité d'un matériau à contenir un liquide.

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

indénombrable

1. B2formal

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

   rétention (action de retenir)

   • 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   • The new policy focuses on the retention of historical documents.

   Synonymescustodyholdingkeepingmaintenancepossessionpreservation

   Antonymesdischargeejectionexpulsionlossrelease

2. Memory or recallB2formal

   The ability to remember or recall past experiences or information.

   rétention (mémoire)

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

   Synonymesmemoryrecallrecollectionremembranceretentiveness

   Antonymesoblivion

3. Liquid holding capacityB2formal

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

   Rétention de liquide

   • 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.

   Synonymesabsorbencyabsorptionretentivenessretentivity