Retension vs. Retention: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 25, 2023
Retension is incorrectly spelled, while Retention, referring to the act of keeping or sustaining something, is correct.
Which is correct: Retension or Retention
How to spell Retention?
Retension is Incorrect
Retention is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember "Retention" by considering:
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1) Recalling “tenant” and think of "Retention" as keeping tenants.
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2) Memorizing “RE-TEN-TION” and emphasize "TEN."
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3) Connecting with "Attention" which sounds similar and also involves holding (attention).
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4) Considering "Rent" and imagine "Retention" as keeping a rented item.
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5) Associating with "Tent" as you retain (keep) using a tent during camping.
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Retension and Retention Definitions
Retention
It can denote a preservation of a condition or situation
Nutrient retention is necessary for health.
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Retention
Retention also alludes to the continuous possession, use, or control of something
The retention of original documents is crucial.
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Retention
The act of retaining or the condition of being retained
The retention of nutrients in the soil.
The retention of jobs in the city.
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Retention
The practice of requiring a student to repeat a class or a year of school because of insufficient educational progress to advance.
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Retention
The ability to recall or recognize what has been learned or experienced; memory.
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Retention
(obsolete) That which contains something, as a tablet; a means of preserving impressions.
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Retention
(legal) The right to withhold a debt, or of retaining property until a debt due to the person claiming the right is duly paid; a lien.
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Retention
(insurance) The portion of a potential damange that must be paid for by the holder of an insurance policy.
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Retention
The power of retaining; retentiveness.
No woman's heartSo big, to hold so much; they lack retention.
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Retention
That which contains something, as a tablet; a of preserving impressions.
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Retention
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.
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Retention
The power of retaining and recalling past experience;
He had a good memory when he was younger
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Retention
Retention implies the act or power of keeping or holding something
His retention of information is remarkable.
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Retention
It refers to the condition of retaining something
Water retention can cause swelling.
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Retention
Retention can signify the rate at which something is retained
Customer retention is vital for business.
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FAQs
Why is it called Retention?
It's called Retention derived from the Latin "retentio," meaning the act of holding back.
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Which vowel is used before Retention?
It is common to use "a" as in “a retention policy.”
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Which article is used with Retention?
Both “a” and “the” can be used depending on the context.
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Which preposition is used with Retention?
“Of” is commonly used with Retention (e.g., retention of knowledge).
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Which conjunction is used with Retention?
No specific conjunction is exclusively used with “Retention.”
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What is the pronunciation of Retention?
Retention is pronounced as /rɪˈtɛnʃən/.
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Is Retention a countable noun?
No, "Retention" is generally considered uncountable.
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Is Retention an abstract noun?
Yes, "Retention" is an abstract noun as it represents an idea or concept.
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What is the first form of Retention?
As a noun, "Retention" doesn’t have forms like verbs do.
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What is another term for Retention?
"Preservation" could be another term for Retention.
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Is Retention a negative or positive word?
"Retention" is neutral but can be positive or negative depending on the context.
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Which determiner is used with Retention?
Determiners like "this" and "that" can be used with Retention.
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What is a stressed syllable in Retention?
The second syllable "ten" is stressed.
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What is the opposite of Retention?
"Release" or "Loss" could be considered opposites.
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Is Retention a vowel or consonant?
"Retention" is a word, not a vowel or consonant.
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Is the Retention term a metaphor?
No, but it can be used metaphorically in various contexts.
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How is Retention used in a sentence?
"The university is implementing new strategies to improve student retention rates."
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