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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

retention

/rɪˈteɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does retention mean?

noun

The act of keeping or maintaining something, especially a person's interest or attention. The state of being retained or kept.

Example

"The company's retention strategy included offering competitive salaries and benefits to its employees."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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