Retainer Meanings and Key Uses | Generated by AI
A retainer has several meanings depending on the context:
Most common uses:
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Legal/professional services - A fee paid upfront to secure someone’s services, especially for lawyers, consultants, or freelancers. For example, you might pay a lawyer a monthly retainer to have them available for legal advice as needed.
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Dental device - A removable or fixed appliance worn in your mouth (usually after braces) to keep your teeth in their new position.
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A person who serves - Historically, a servant or follower in the household of a noble or important person. Less common today except in historical contexts.
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Something that retains - Any device or mechanism that holds something in place.
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