retrieval
noun
re·triev·al
ri-ˈtrē-vəl 
1
: an act or process of retrieving
2
: possibility of being retrieved or of recovering
beyond retrieval
Examples of retrieval in a Sentence
the retrieval of stolen goods
The system allows quick storage and retrieval of data.
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Even archiving and retrieval processes are becoming more efficient as AI categorizes and indexes content for seamless access.
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Abhi Shimpi, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
After landing in February 2021 in the Jezero Crater, the robot, controlled remotely from Earth, spent nearly four years searching for and collecting more than two dozen rock samples – many of which are stored at the first-ever depot on another planet for future retrieval.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
In the third period, Leonard’s retrieval off the boards helped the Capitals keep possession in the offensive zone.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
In the days leading up to June 27, 2022, the defendants allegedly orchestrated the retrieval of an empty tractor-trailer and handed it off to a driver, according to the indictment.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
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Abhi Shimpi, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
After landing in February 2021 in the Jezero Crater, the robot, controlled remotely from Earth, spent nearly four years searching for and collecting more than two dozen rock samples – many of which are stored at the first-ever depot on another planet for future retrieval.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
In the third period, Leonard’s retrieval off the boards helped the Capitals keep possession in the offensive zone.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
In the days leading up to June 27, 2022, the defendants allegedly orchestrated the retrieval of an empty tractor-trailer and handed it off to a driver, according to the indictment.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for retrieval
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“Retrieval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retrieval. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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retrieval
noun
re·triev·al
ri-ˈtrē-vəl
: an act or process of retrieving
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