retained

Meanings

• Verb

  To keep or maintain possession of something.

  - "The company retained its market share despite competition."
  - "After the interview, the candidate was retained for further consideration."

• Verb

  To continue to employ or use the services of someone.

  - "The company retained the services of a consulting firm."
  - "The team retained their coach for another season."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪˈteɪnd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2101122"

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Synonyms

keep

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with retained
chains , rains , plains

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Variants

List of all variants of retained that leads to same result
retain , retained , retaining , retains , retained object , retained objects

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Etymology

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From Old French 'retainer', meaning 'to keep' or 'to hold back'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'retained earnings' in accounting refers to profits that a corporation has earned but not yet distributed as dividends.

2. In the medical field, 'retained foreign object' refers to a surgical instrument or other foreign material that is left inside a patient's body after a procedure.

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Related Concepts

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1. Employment contract: A legally binding agreement between an employer and an employee outlining the terms and conditions of employment.

2. Retainer fee: A fee paid to a professional, such as a lawyer or accountant, to ensure their continued services for a specified period of time.

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Culture

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In literature, 'retained' is often used in legal contexts to refer to the continued employment or use of someone or something. In music, there is a song by the band 'The Prodigy' titled 'Retained' from their album 'The Fat of the Land'.

How to Memorize "retained"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hand holding onto an object, symbolizing the act of retaining.
   - Visualize a company logo to associate with the concept of retaining customers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'retained' with 'employment' or 'possession'.
   - Think of a lawyer or accountant when you hear the word 'retainer' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'retained': 'The company retained its best employee, ensuring continued success.'

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