Delay and Retention

Delay

Delay noun - An instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business.

Retention and delay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retention" instead a noun "Delay".

Nearby Words: delayed, delaying, delayer

Retention

Retention noun - The act of retaining something.
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Synonyms for Retention

Delay and retention are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delay" instead a noun "Retention".

Nearby Word: retentive
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