A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Retention
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The right of withholding a debt, or of retaining property untila debt due to the person claiming the right be duly paid; a lien.Erskine. Craig. Retention cyst (Med.), a cyst produced by obstructionof a duct leading from a secreting organ and the consequent retentionof the natural secretions.
Retention meaning & definition 1 of Retention.
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In general, from the Latin, it means holding
Retention meaning & definition 2 of Retention.
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Ability to retain.
Retention meaning & definition 3 of Retention.
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The continued possession, use, or control of something.
Retention meaning & definition 4 of Retention.
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The act of retaining or something retained
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the power of retaining liquid
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The act or power of remembering things
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A memory, what is retained in the mind
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Retention refers to the act of keeping or continuing to have something. This could be pertaining to information, skills, employees in a company, or customers in a business. It involves maintaining or preserving something so that it continues to be in use or possession.
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that which contains something, as a tablet; a //// of preserving impressions
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place of custody or confinement
Retention meaning & definition 11 of Retention.
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rē-ten′shun, n. act or power of retaining: memory: restraint: custody: preservation: (med.) power of retaining, inability to void: (Scots law) a lien, the right of withholding a debt until a debt due to the claimant is paid.—n. Retent′, that which is retained.—adj. Reten′tive, having power to retain.—adv. Reten′tively.—ns. Reten′tiveness, Retentiv′ity; Reten′tor, a muscle which serves to retain an organ in place.—Magnetic retentiveness, coercive force.
Retention meaning & definition 12 of Retention.
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The involuntary withholding of urine and faeces
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