retain information
/rɪˈteɪn ɪnˈfɜːmeɪʃən/verb phrase★Intermediate— to keep information in one's memory
general
to keep information in one's memory or records
Repetition is a key strategy to retain information.
Repeating information helps people remember it better.
The system is designed to retain information securely.
The system keeps data safe and accessible.
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This phrase is commonly used in education, psychology, and technology contexts.
Collocations
retain information forto keep information for a specific purposeretain information aboutto remember or store details about something
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Memory Techniques
Use mnemonic devices, repetition, and active recall to better retain information.
⚡Gold Rule
Effective Retention
To retain information effectively, engage with the material actively rather than passively.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'retain' (to keep possession of) and the noun 'information' (knowledge or data).
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in educational and professional settings to describe the ability to remember or store data effectively.
Word Breakdown
retain
to keep or hold onto
rootinformation
knowledge or data
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