Meaning of the word retained in English

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retained

US /rɪˈteɪnd/
UK /rɪˈteɪnd/

Adjective

1.

kept or held in possession or use

Example:
The company retained its original name despite the merger.
He had a few retained earnings from his previous business.
2.

not lost or forgotten

Example:
The information was easily retained by the students.
His sharp wit was still retained even in old age.