retention

US /rɪˈten.ʃən/
UK /rɪˈten.ʃən/
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1.

the continued possession, use, or control of something

:
The company focuses on customer retention.
Employee retention is crucial for long-term success.
2.

the ability to keep something in mind or remember it

:
His memory retention is excellent.
Reading helps improve information retention.
3.

the action of absorbing and holding a substance

:
Soil retention of water is vital for plant growth.
The dam's primary function is water retention.