Words Containing Retention

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Definition of retention

n. - The act of retaining, or the state of being ratined.
n. - The power of retaining; retentiveness.
n. - That which contains something, as a tablet; a //// of preserving impressions.
n. - The act of withholding; retraint; reserve.
n. - Place of custody or confinement.
n. - 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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The word retention is a 9 letter word that has 3 syllable 's . The syllable division for retention is: re-ten-tion