retrieval

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noun

1. (computer science) the operation of accessing information from the computer's memory
• Topics:
computer science, computing
• Hypernyms:
computer operation, machine operation
• Hyponyms:
stovepiping
2. the cognitive operation of accessing information in memory
- my retrieval of people's names is very poor
• Derivationally related forms:
retrieve
• Hypernyms:
memory, remembering
3. the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost)
• Syn:
recovery
• Derivationally related forms:
retrieve, recover (for: recovery)
• Hypernyms:
act, deed, human action, human activity
• Hyponyms:
repossession, reclamation, rescue, deliverance, delivery,
saving, ransom, recapture, retaking