C1nounformaleducationpsychology
US/rɪˈten.ʃən/
UK/rɪˈten.ʃən/
the keeping of something, such as facts in memory or students and staff in an organization
In context
Testing yourself regularly leads to better retention than simply rereading your notes.
The college improved student retention by offering more personal support in the first year.
Low pay makes the retention of experienced teachers difficult in rural areas.
Words that go with retention
noun + noun
- student retentionSmaller classes have been shown to boost student retention.
- retention rateThe course has a retention rate of over ninety percent.
- memory retentionSleep plays a key role in memory retention.
- staff retentionBetter training has improved staff retention at the school.
verb + noun
- improve retentionShort quizzes at the end of class improve retention.
adjective + noun
- long-term retentionSpaced practice is best for long-term retention of vocabulary.