as in maintenance
the act of keeping something or someone
The company's rate of employee retention is 80 percent.
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Recent Examples of retention
The Indiana University system, awarded 12 coaches, saw more bachelor's degrees earned and increased retention rates at most of its campuses.
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Arika Herron, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025
Multiple reports indicated the reason for the organization having trouble was due to the retention of general manager Trent Baalke.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Focus on the following key performance indicators: Employee retention rates: Compare pre- and post-campaign turnover data.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Also, define how success will be measured (e.g., audience retention rates, alternative platform engagement, downtime minimized).
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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Arika Herron, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025
Multiple reports indicated the reason for the organization having trouble was due to the retention of general manager Trent Baalke.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Focus on the following key performance indicators: Employee retention rates: Compare pre- and post-campaign turnover data.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Also, define how success will be measured (e.g., audience retention rates, alternative platform engagement, downtime minimized).
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for retention
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retention
Noun
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The Lego Cherry Blossoms are a colorful way to brighten up any space—with zero maintenance.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2025
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But for car owners who want to take charge of their own vehicle maintenance, checking and replacing the filter is a simple and cost-effective way to keep the air inside the car clean and fresh.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This includes individuals sued without proof of loan ownership, borrowers pursued for debts beyond the statute of limitations and those targeted with misleading affidavits.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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MacPhail hesitated before giving an ambiguous response, suggesting the economic trends in baseball probably signaled the end of family ownership in favor of big corporations such as Murdoch’s $11 billion News Corporation, which ran Fox.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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The cruelty and barbarism of this action shockingly overturns the purpose of USAID, which is to gain international support and influence for the U.S. in developing countries.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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On Sunday, thousands headed to downtown Los Angeles to protest Trump’s actions and show their support for an immigrant community that is very much woven into the fabric of the region.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Roomba Combo Essential makes cleaning effortless with smart controls and powerful suction — get it today for 38% less.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
5 Feb. 2025
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Arsenal mustered 23 shots, but only three of them were on target and there was a form of control in the excellence of Newcastle’s defending.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Retention.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retention. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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