Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Retention

👉 The act of retaining or something retained

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! That’s a tricky definition, isn’t it? “The act of retaining or something retained.” It sounds a bit… circular, doesn’t it? Let’s break it down with a little rhyme to make it clear: Retention means to hold on tight, To keep something safe and bright. Think about it like this: When you retain information – that's keeping it in your mind - or when you retention is the process of holding onto something physical, like a memory or an object. It can mean different things depending on the context! In learning: It’s about how well you keep what you've learned after studying it – good retention means you remember it later! With materials: It could be how long something lasts, like “The retention of wood is poor,” meaning it doesn’t last very long. Does that make a little more sense? Do you have any questions about what 'retention' means and where you might see it used?

👉 In accounting, a retention is an item of financial reporting that represents the amount of money or other assets retained by a company at any point in time. This can be useful for determining the level of liquidity and for assessing the adequacy of capital resources. Retention can be either tangible (such as cash) or intangible (such as goodwill, patents, etc.).

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👉 A retentionist is someone who believes in maintaining the status quo or adhering to old ideas, policies, and practices. They may be resistant to change or seek a more rigid approach to governance or management.

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Slang Definition: Retention

Retention, also known as retention, is the act of maintaining something that was previously lost to you or a situation that no longer exists. Example Sentence: I'm not sure what you're trying to say, but I'm just going to keep this to myself. It's really about my privacy and my needs, so don't even try to bring it up!