Synonyms for retention
rɪˈtɛn ʃən

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1. retention, keeping, holding(noun)

   the act of retaining something

   Synonyms:
   property, memory, retentiveness, keeping, guardianship, belongings, safekeeping, holding, retentivity

2. memory, retention, retentiveness, retentivity(noun)

   the power of retaining and recalling past experience

   "he had a good memory when he was younger"

   Synonyms:
   memory, computer memory, keeping, store, retentiveness, holding, retentivity, computer storage, memory board, storage, remembering

3. retentiveness, retentivity, retention(noun)

   the power of retaining liquid

   "moisture retentivity of soil"

   Synonyms:
   memory, keeping, retentivity, retentiveness, holding

Dictionary of English Synonymes(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate these synonyms:

1. retention(n.)

   Synonyms:
   reservation, holding, keeping, retaining, detention

2. retention(n.)

   Synonyms:
   maintenance, preservation, conservation

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1. List of paraphrases:

   conservation, detent, withholding, retainage, retaining, hold, holddown, preservation, detention, maintenance, retain, awt, restraint, holding, maintaining, retainer, conserving, reservations, conserve, conservancy, mounting, storage, water-holding, sequestration, containment, loyalty, holds, maintain, fixation

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