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
Synonyms
Examples of retrieval in a Sentence
the retrieval of stolen goods
The system allows quick storage and retrieval of data.
Recent Examples on the Web
This neurotransmitter may assist in memory retrieval.
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Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
His body's retrieval comes about six months after his abduction and the war's start.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 6 Apr. 2024
But the families of the hostages and demonstrators that came out over the weekend believe the Israeli government should be more focused on hostage retrieval than any military or security objectives.
—Joshua Berlinger, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
This integration ensures that the data processing and retrieval tasks run swiftly and accurately.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
There's medication, an egg retrieval procedure done while the patient is under anesthesia, ultrasounds and lab work.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2024
The daypack is well constructed with a hidden back pocket, a secure place to store valuables, and the vertical zipper pocket at the front allows for easy retrieval of items without having to take off your backpack.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
And so there’s this instinctual retrieval response.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 Feb. 2024
Approximately 55% of IVF patients under the age of 35 – Gabby is 26 – have a successful pregnancy after one egg retrieval.
—Spencer Goidel, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2024
Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
His body's retrieval comes about six months after his abduction and the war's start.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 6 Apr. 2024
But the families of the hostages and demonstrators that came out over the weekend believe the Israeli government should be more focused on hostage retrieval than any military or security objectives.
—Joshua Berlinger, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
This integration ensures that the data processing and retrieval tasks run swiftly and accurately.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
There's medication, an egg retrieval procedure done while the patient is under anesthesia, ultrasounds and lab work.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2024
The daypack is well constructed with a hidden back pocket, a secure place to store valuables, and the vertical zipper pocket at the front allows for easy retrieval of items without having to take off your backpack.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
And so there’s this instinctual retrieval response.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 Feb. 2024
Approximately 55% of IVF patients under the age of 35 – Gabby is 26 – have a successful pregnancy after one egg retrieval.
—Spencer Goidel, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2024
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“Retrieval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retrieval. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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retrieval
noun
re·triev·al
ri-ˈtrē-vəl
: an act or process of retrieving
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