Retrieval

Pronunciation: /rɪˈtriːvəl/

Retrieval (noun)

  1. The act of getting something back that was lost or taken.
  2. The process of finding and bringing back information from a computer system.
  3. The ability to remember information or experiences from the past.

Examples

  • The retrieval of the lost documents took several days.
  • Successful retrieval of the stolen items was celebrated.

Common collocations: successful retrieval, document retrieval, attempt retrieval, data retrieval, information retrieval

Synonyms of Retrieval

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Retrieval

  • opposite of retrieval in terms of possession