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RETAIN — is a mainframe based database system, accessed via IBM 3270 terminals (or more likely, emulators), used internally within IBM providing service support to IBM field personnel and customers.The acronym RETAIN stands for REmote Technical Assistance … Wikipedia
retain — re‧tain [rɪˈteɪn] verb [transitive] 1. to keep something or to continue to have it: • A duplicate copy of the invoice will be retained for record purposes. • Following the merger, the family will retain a 1.9% stake in the company. 2 … Financial and business terms
Retain — Re*tain (r[ e]*t[=a]n ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Retained} (r[ e]*t[=a]nd ); p. pr. & vb. n. {Retaining}.] [F. retainir, L. retinere; pref. re re + tenere to hold, keep. See {Tenable}, and cf. {Rein} of a bridle, {Retention}, {Retinue}.] 1. To… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
retain wall — Retain Re*tain (r[ e]*t[=a]n ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Retained} (r[ e]*t[=a]nd ); p. pr. & vb. n. {Retaining}.] [F. retainir, L. retinere; pref. re re + tenere to hold, keep. See {Tenable}, and cf. {Rein} of a bridle, {Retention}, {Retinue}.] 1.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
retain ownership — A device normally incorporated into a supply contract or terms and conditions of sale whereby ownership does not pass to the buyer until money owing is paid and the seller can recover goods from the buyer (or receiver or administrator) if those… … Law dictionary
retain — /rəˈteɪn / (say ruh tayn) verb (t) 1. to keep possession of. 2. to continue to use, practise, etc.: to retain an old custom. 3. to continue to hold or have: this cloth retains its colour. 4. to keep in mind; remember. 5. to hold in place or… …
retain — v.tr. 1 a keep possession of; not lose; continue to have, practise, or recognize. b not abolish, discard, or alter. 2 keep in one s memory. 3 keep in place; hold fixed. 4 secure the services of (a person, esp. a barrister) with a preliminary… … Useful english dictionary
retain — 1. When used in the context of deliberate planning, the directed command will keep the referenced operation plan or operation plan in concept format, and any associated joint operation planning system or Joint Operation Planning and Execution… … Military dictionary
retain — verb 1》 continue to have; keep possession of. ↘not abolish, discard, or alter. ↘keep in one s memory. 2》 absorb and continue to hold (a substance). 3》 keep in place; hold fixed. 4》 keep engaged in one s service. ↘secure the services… … English new terms dictionary
retain — v 1. keep possession of, hold, keep, secure, reserve, preserve, save, maintain; keep on, hold onto, Sl. hang onto, hold in abeyance, put on the back burner; cling to, stick to, hug, hold fast or tight, grasp, clench, clasp, gripe, clutch, grip;… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
