retrieval

noun
UK: /rɪˈtriː.vəl/
US: /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

  1. The process of getting something back, especially information.

    1. Data retrieval is faster with the new system.
    2. The police focused on the retrieval of the stolen paintings from the thieves' hideout.

  2. The act of remembering or recalling something from memory.

    1. Her retrieval of childhood memories was triggered by the song.
    2. The therapist helped him with the retrieval of repressed memories from his past.

  3. The process of rescuing someone or something.

    1. The dog's retrieval of the ball was very fast.
    2. The coast guard assisted in the retrieval of the sailors from the sinking ship.

Synonyms

recovery rescue extraction

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "retrieval" in English means: The process of getting something back, especially information., The act of remembering or recalling something from memory., The process of rescuing someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "retrieval" is /rɪˈtriː.vəl/ in British English and /rɪˈtriː.vəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "retrieval": recovery, rescue, extraction.

Example usage of "retrieval": "Data retrieval is faster with the new system.". More examples on the page.