Retrieval
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈtɹiːvəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Retrieval is a noun meaning The act of retrieving or something retrieved.
Meaning
The act of retrieving or something retrieved.
More Meanings
- (computing) The operation of accessing data, either from memory or from a storage device.
- The cognitive process of bringing stored information into consciousness.
Word Forms
- retrievals
Synonyms for retrieval
Depending on context, synonyms include recovery.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include recovery, retrieving, recover, retrieve, reclaim, recuperation.
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