What does retrieving mean?
Retrieving means present participle and gerund of retrieve.
Retrieving
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of retrieve.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of retrieve
- An act of retrieval.
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Synonyms for retrieving
Antonyms for retrieving
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Word Forms
- retrievings
Usage Notes
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