retention
noun/rɪˈtɛnʃən/
Frequency rank: #5,327 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the ability to keep or continue having something, such as employees, customers, or information.
Example sentence
Good employee retention is important for the long-term success of any company.
Synonyms & related words
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