noun
Uncommon
retrieval
rih-TREE-vuhl
Retrieval (noun) means the act of getting something back, or the process of accessing stored data or memories. Example: “Data retrieval from the old server took several hours.”
noun
1
The act of getting something back, or the process of accessing stored data or memories.
"Data retrieval from the old server took several hours."
"Memory retrieval gets harder for some people as they age."
How to use retrieval
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGetting something back — whether it's a lost object, a computer file, or a memory.
Common pairings
data retrieval
memory retrieval
information retrieval
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Word forms
- Plural
- retrievals
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What does “retrieval” mean?
The word “retrieval” means the act of getting something back, or the process of accessing stored data or memories. In plain terms, getting something back — whether it's a lost object, a computer file, or a memory.
How do you pronounce “retrieval”?
“Retrieval” is pronounced rih-TREE-vuhl (/ɹɪˈtɹiːvəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “retrieval” in a sentence?
Here is “retrieval” used in a sentence: “Data retrieval from the old server took several hours.”
What part of speech is “retrieval”?
“Retrieval” is a noun.
Is “retrieval” a common word?
“Retrieval” is an uncommon word in modern English.
