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retention in Malay

penahanan

/ɹɪˈtɛnʃən/

retention in Malay: penahanan. In English, retention means the act of retaining or something retained.

Malay words for retention

the involuntary withholding of urine and faeces
penahanan

English meaning of retention

  1. noun The act of retaining or something retained.
  2. noun The act or power of remembering things.
  3. noun Memory; what is retained in the mind.
  4. noun The involuntary withholding of urine and faeces.

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Questions about retention in Malay

What is the meaning of retention in Malay?
Retention in Malay is penahanan.
Apakah maksud retention dalam bahasa Melayu?
Retention: penahanan.
What does retention mean in English?
Retention means the act of retaining or something retained.

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