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retention

CEFR: C1

The continued possession, maintenance, or keeping of employees, customers, or acquired knowledge.

Synonyms

preservation
custody

Common Collocations

employee retention
customer retention
memory retention

Example Sentence

Offering flexible working schedules significantly elevates female staff retention in corporate finance.

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