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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Most patients go through two cycles, and over 20% complete three, because banking enough eggs for a realistic chance at pregnancy requires more than a single retrieval for most women.
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Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Most women go through two retrieval cycles, and over 20% complete three, because a single round often doesn’t yield enough eggs for a strong chance at future pregnancy.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Upon its retrieval, the memento (as well as the pencil) was given to Astor’s son, Vincent, who wore the watch until his death in 1959.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Cheaper per-query costs, particularly in long-context and retrieval-heavy applications, could drive stronger returns on investment and wider adoption.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Most women go through two retrieval cycles, and over 20% complete three, because a single round often doesn’t yield enough eggs for a strong chance at future pregnancy.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Upon its retrieval, the memento (as well as the pencil) was given to Astor’s son, Vincent, who wore the watch until his death in 1959.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Cheaper per-query costs, particularly in long-context and retrieval-heavy applications, could drive stronger returns on investment and wider adoption.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
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 13 Apr. 2026.
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retrieval
noun
re·triev·al
ri-ˈtrē-vəl
: an act or process of retrieving
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