Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Retention

• (n.) The act of retaining, or the state of being ratined.
• (n.) The power of retaining; retentiveness.
• (n.) That which contains something, as a tablet; a //// of preserving impressions.
• (n.) The act of withholding; retraint; reserve.
• (n.) Place of custody or confinement.
• (n.) The right of withholding a debt, or of retaining property until a debt due to the person claiming the right be duly paid; a lien.

Synonyms of Retention

• Keeping
• Holding
• Memory
• Retentiveness
• Retentivity
• Retentiveness
• Retentivity

Antonyms of Retention

Homophones of Retention