保持 - 定義、意味と同義語

Retention - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com SKIP TO CONTENT retention /riˈtɛnʃɪn/ /rɛˈtɛnʃən/ IPA guide Other forms: retentions You can use retention to mean the ability to keep or hold. If you have extraordinary powers of retention , you remember everything you hear or learn. Are your ankles ever swollen after a long flight? This comes from the lack of movement which can cause the retention of water. The roots of the word, Latin re- "back" and tenere "to hold," say it all. You often use the word in the military or business contexts to talk about keeping soldiers, or employees, from leaving. If you're lucky, they might offer you a retention bonus to prevent you from quitting. Definitions of retention noun the act of retaining something synonyms: holding , keeping see more see less types: withholding the act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control storage the act of storing something filing preservation and methodical arrangement as of documents and papers etc. type of: ownership , possession the act of having and controlling property noun the power of retaining liquid synonyms: retentiveness , retentivity see more see less types: urinary retention holding urine in the urinary bladder type of: impermeability , impermeableness the property of something that cannot be pervaded by a liquid noun the power of retaining and recalling past experience synonyms: memory , retentiveness , retentivity see more see less types: anamnesis , recollection , remembrance the ability to recall past occurrences type of: faculty , mental faculty , module one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind Cite this entry Style: MLA MLA APA Chicago Copy citation DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘retention' . Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback Word Family Vocabulary lists containing retention Rap Lyrics Rap artists are often maligned for their subject matter and dismissed for their use of profanity, as if curses are the only words rappers know. Here, inspired by Matt Daniels' compilation of data on the breadth of rappers vocabularies ( available here ) we take another view and explore the rappers who use advanced vocabulary to get their points across. The words below range from medical terminology to biblical reference by way of Thomas Hobbes, so it may be time to really listen to what these rappers have to say. Flowers for Algernon Daniel Keyes Charlie Gordon goes through an experimental treatment to increase his intelligence, with unexpected and ultimately tragic results. With the Fire on High Elizabeth Acevedo Emoni Santiago pursues her dream of becoming a chef while finishing high school and raising her daughter. MORE VOCABULARY LISTS 2 million people are mastering new words. Master a word Sign up now (it’s free!) Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement. Get started