verb to keep or continue to have something
adjective kept in possession or use
In real estate, retained can refer to a property that is held or kept by the owner without being sold or transferred.
In business, retained can refer to a client who continues to use the services of a particular company on an ongoing basis.
In education, retained can refer to a student who is held back a grade and not promoted to the next level.
In legal contexts, retained can refer to a lawyer who is hired on a continuous basis by a client.
In HR, retained can refer to an employee who remains with the company after a layoff or downsizing.
In accounting, retained earnings are the portion of net income which is not distributed to shareholders but is retained by the company for reinvestment.
The writer retained the rights to their work.
The psychologist retained confidentiality with their client.