Retention
9 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The continued possession, use, or control of something, or the ability to keep something in one's memory. Often refers to keeping employees, customers, or information.
“The company implemented new strategies to improve employee retention rates.”
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re·ten·tion
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Contains four instances of common letters E, T, and N, plus -TION ending
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Worth 9 points base; strong 9-letter word with common suffix
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