Definition: The act of retaining or something retained

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! That’s a tricky definition, isn’t it? “The act of retaining or something retained.” It sounds a bit… circular, doesn’t it? Let’s break it down with a little rhyme to make it clear: Retention means to hold on tight, To keep something safe and bright. Think about it like this: When you retain information – that's keeping it in your mind - or when you retention is the process of holding onto something physical, like a memory or an object. It can mean different things depending on the context! In learning: It’s about how well you keep what you've learned after studying it – good retention means you remember it later! With materials: It could be how long something lasts, like “The retention of wood is poor,” meaning it doesn’t last very long. Does that make a little more sense? Do you have any questions about what 'retention' means and where you might see it used?