Retention word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "retention" word

[noun] the act of keeping in your possession
[noun] the power of retaining liquid; "moisture retentivity of soil"
[noun] the power of retaining and recalling past experience; "he had a good memory when he was younger"

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\Re*ten"tion\, n. [L. retentio: cf. F. r['e]tention. See {Retain}.] 1. The act of retaining, or the state of being ratined. 2. The power of retaining; retentiveness. No woman's heart So big, to hold so much; they lack retention. --Shak. 3. That which contains something, as a tablet; a ???? of preserving impressions. [R.] --Shak. 4. The act of withholding; retraint; reserve. --Shak. 5. Place of custody or confinement. 6. (Law) 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. --Erskine. Craig. {Retention cyst} (Med.), a cyst produced by obstruction of a duct leading from a secreting organ and the consequent retention of the natural secretions.

Synonyms for retention

holding, keeping, memory, retentiveness, retentiveness, retentivity

The fun area, different aproach to word »retention«

Let's analyse "retention" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 44.4% of vowels is 5.8% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITNETER. Average typing speed for these characters is 2385 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .-. . - . -. - .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: retention: 5 + 5 + 9 + 6 = 25, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: retention: 9 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 5 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 48, reduced: 3, and the final result is Three.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (2)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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