retention
gb/ɹitˈɛnʃən/ us/ɹitˈɛnʃən/
B2
Angličtina
~ 6600
megőrzés, megtartás, emlékezetben tartás, emlékezeti megtartás, folyadék-visszatartás, vizesedés, vízvisszatartás
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
1
megőrzés
B1
Vzorec užití:
retention of [something]
Strict retention of financial records is required by law.
A pénzügyi nyilvántartások szigorú megőrzését törvény írja elő.
The company updated its data retention policy to comply with new regulations.
A vállalat frissítette adatmegőrzési szabályzatát, hogy megfeleljen az új előírásoknak.
Long-term retention of customer information raises privacy concerns.
The contract allows for the retention of ownership until full payment is made.
We need better retention of key documents in a central system.
Učební příklady
The bank has a policy on the retention of emails.
A banknak szabályzata van az e-mailek megőrzéséről.
New rules limit the retention of personal data.
Az új szabályok korlátozzák a személyes adatok megőrzését.
Retention of old files can be a security risk.
The museum agreed to the retention of the painting in its collection.
They discussed the retention of power by the current government.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *retainment* instead of *retention*. *Retainment* is very rare and usually avoided in modern English; use *retention* for the noun. Also, do not use *retention* as a verb; use *to retain* (e.g., not *they retention the files*, but *they retain the files*).
Význam
continued keeping or holding of something
Kolokace
retention of records
|data retention
|document retention
|retention of control
|retention of ownership
|retention policy
Synonyma
keeping (More general and informal; often used in everyday speech instead of the more formal 'retention'.)
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holding (Suggests active control or possession; slightly more physical or concrete than neutral 'retention'.)
Antonyma
loss (Focuses on something no longer being kept or possessed, which is the opposite outcome of retention.)
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disposal (Highlights the act of getting rid of or discarding something instead of continuing to keep it.)
Témata
general
|business
|law
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definice
The state of keeping something and not letting it go or be removed.
The act or state of continuing to keep, hold, or maintain something, rather than losing, releasing, or discarding it.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
2
megtartás
B1
Vzorec užití:
[employee/customer] retention at [organization]
Improving employee retention has become a top priority for the company.
A munkavállalók megtartásának javítása a vállalat egyik kiemelt céljává vált.
The gym offers discounts as a customer retention strategy.
Az edzőterem kedvezményeket kínál ügyfélmegtartási stratégiaként.
Their staff retention rate increased after they introduced flexible working hours.
Poor management often leads to low retention in fast‑growing startups.
We track retention across different departments to see where people are most likely to stay.
Učební příklady
Good pay can help employee retention.
A jó fizetés segíthet a munkavállalók megtartásában.
Customer retention is cheaper than finding new customers.
Az ügyfelek megtartása olcsóbb, mint új ügyfelek szerzése.
The company has a plan to improve staff retention.
They use rewards to increase member retention.
Low retention means many workers leave each year.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *keep rate* or *stay rate* instead of *retention rate* when talking about numbers. The standard business phrase is *employee retention* or *customer retention*, and the number is the *retention rate*.
Význam
ability to keep staff or customers
Kolokace
employee retention
|staff retention
|customer retention
|retention strategy
|retention rate
|retention bonus
Synonyma
loyalty (Emphasizes emotional attachment or commitment rather than the numerical or business measure of people staying.)
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turnover control (Less common as a fixed phrase; focuses on reducing loss of employees rather than positively keeping them.)
Antonyma
turnover (In HR, refers to the rate at which employees leave; high turnover is the opposite of high retention.)
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churn (In marketing, describes customers leaving a service; high churn is the opposite of strong customer retention.)
Témata
business
|work
|marketing
Definice
How well a company can keep its workers or customers and stop them from leaving.
The extent to which an organization keeps its employees, customers, or members over a period of time, rather than losing them to competitors or turnover.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
3
Vzorec užití:
retention of [information/facts/learning]
Spaced repetition is a proven way to increase vocabulary retention.
Az időközönkénti ismétlés bizonyított módszer a szókincs jobb megtartására.
The study measured students’ retention of key concepts after six months.
A vizsgálat hat hónap elteltével mérte, mennyire maradtak meg a diákokban a kulcsfogalmak.
Lack of sleep can negatively affect memory retention.
Visual aids can significantly improve retention in young learners.
The course focuses on deep understanding rather than short‑term retention of facts.
Učební příklady
Sleep is important for good memory retention.
Az alvás fontos ahhoz, hogy jól megőrizzük az információkat az emlékezetünkben.
Repeating new words helps your retention of them.
Az új szavak ismétlése segít abban, hogy megjegyezd és később is fel tudd idézni őket.
The test shows your retention of the lesson.
My retention of names is very poor.
Music can help with the retention of new information.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *memory keeping* or *holding in memory* instead of *memory retention*. The natural phrase is *retention of something* or *memory retention*.
Význam
ability to remember information
Kolokace
memory retention
|long-term retention
|retention of vocabulary
|poor retention
|improve retention
|information retention
Synonyma
memory (A broader word for the whole mental system of remembering; *retention* emphasizes keeping information over time.)
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recall (Focuses on bringing information back to mind, while *retention* focuses on the information staying in memory.)
Antonyma
forgetfulness (Describes a tendency to forget things easily, which is the opposite of strong retention.)
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loss of memory (Describes memory ability getting worse or disappearing, rather than information being successfully kept.)
Témata
education
|psychology
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definice
How well a person can remember information and not forget it.
The ability to keep information in your memory and recall it later.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Vzorec užití:
retention of [water/fluids/urine]
The patient was admitted with severe water retention in her legs.
A beteget súlyos lábvizesedéssel vették fel a kórházba.
Certain medications can cause fluid retention and weight gain.
Bizonyos gyógyszerek folyadék-visszatartást és súlygyarapodást okozhatnak.
Urinary retention can be a sign of a serious underlying condition.
Reducing salt intake may help with the retention of excess fluids.
The material’s design prevents heat and moisture retention.
Učební příklady
Some people get water retention in hot weather.
Vannak, akiknél meleg időben vízvisszatartás jelentkezik.
This drug may cause fluid retention.
Ez a gyógyszer folyadék-visszatartást okozhat.
Urinary retention made it hard for him to pass urine.
The doctor gave her pills to reduce water retention.
High salt in food can lead to more fluid retention.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse *retention* with *containment* in technical descriptions. *Retention* usually sounds more medical or unplanned (the fluid stays when it should not), while *containment* suggests a planned design to keep something inside.
Význam
unwanted keeping of fluid
Kolokace
water retention
|fluid retention
|urinary retention
|cause retention
|reduce retention
|retention of fluids
Synonyma
buildup (Informal description of something collecting over time; does not specifically mean fluid or a medical issue like 'retention' often does.)
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edema (A clinical term for swelling caused by fluid retention; more specific and strictly medical.)
Antonyma
drainage (Refers to liquid flowing out, which is the opposite process of liquid being retained.)
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elimination (In medicine, the body successfully getting rid of waste or fluid instead of holding it.)
Témata
health
|medicine
|science
|body
Definice
A medical or physical condition when liquid stays in the body or in a material and is not let out as it should be.
The condition in which liquid, especially body fluids such as water or urine, is not properly released and builds up instead.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
retention
IPA
GB/ɹitˈɛnʃən/
US/ɹitˈɛnʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
re - ten - tion (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ten)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: retention
- Plural: retention, retentions
Příbuzná slova
Forms
retentions
noun
Core family
retain
verb B2
Related words
retainer
noun
retentive
adjective
Advanced or less common
retentiveness
noun
Výrazy
customer retention
1/kˈʌstəmɚ ɹitˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
how well customers stay
How well a business can keep its customers coming back instead of losing them.
Příklady
- Loyalty programs are designed to improve customer retention.
- Streaming services focus heavily on customer retention to stay profitable.
- Better support has led to higher customer retention this quarter.
data retention
1/dˈætə ɹitˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
keeping stored data over time
The practice of keeping digital information for a set time before deleting it.
Příklady
- New laws limit data retention by social media platforms.
- We updated our data retention schedule to delete logs after one year.
- The company’s data retention policy must follow privacy regulations.
employee retention
1/ɪmplˈɔɪi ɹitˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
how well employees stay
How successful a company is at keeping its workers and stopping them from leaving.
Příklady
- Flexible hours have greatly improved employee retention at the firm.
- High employee retention usually means people are happy with their jobs.
- The report shows that employee retention has fallen over the last two years.
fluid retention
1/flˈuɪd ɹitˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
body keeping too much fluid
A medical problem when too much liquid stays in the body.
Příklady
- The doctor said her swollen feet were caused by fluid retention.
- Certain heart conditions can lead to fluid retention in the lungs.
- Reducing salt in your diet may help with fluid retention.
heat retention
1/hˈit ɹitˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
ability to keep heat
How well something can hold heat and not let it escape.
Příklady
- Double-glazed windows improve heat retention in the house.
- Cast iron pans are popular for their excellent heat retention.
- Insulation is key for good heat retention in cold climates.
memory retention
1/mˈɛmɚi ɹitˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
how well information stays in memory
How well information stays in your mind so that you can remember it later.
Příklady
- Regular review improves memory retention for language learners.
- The study looked at memory retention after one week and one month.
- Games and stories can help with children’s memory retention.
retention policy
1/ɹitˈɛnʃən pˈɑlɪsi/
fixed phrase
formal
official rules on how long to keep
Official rules that say how long data, documents, or records are kept before they are deleted or destroyed.
Příklady
- The company’s email retention policy keeps messages for three years.
- We must review our document retention policy for legal compliance.
- New privacy laws forced them to shorten their data retention policies.
retention rate
1/ɹitˈɛnʃən ɹˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
percentage of people who stay
The number, shown as a percent, of people who stay with a company or service over time.
Příklady
- Their employee retention rate rose from 70% to 85%.
- We compare the retention rate of new users after 30 days.
- Universities often publish their first-year student retention rate.
urinary retention
1/jˈɚənˌɛɹi ɹitˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
inability to empty the bladder
A medical problem when a person cannot fully empty their bladder, so urine stays inside.
Příklady
- Urinary retention can be painful and needs quick medical care.
- The patient developed urinary retention after surgery.
- Certain medicines increase the risk of urinary retention in older adults.
water retention
1/wˈɔtɚ ɹitˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
body keeping extra water
A condition when the body holds too much water and does not remove it normally.
Příklady
- She takes medication to reduce water retention in her ankles.
- Water retention can make you feel heavy and swollen.
- Some people experience water retention before their period.