Definition

The act of getting something back or finding information that was lost or stored.

Example

The retrieval of data from the database was successful.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new software for data retrieval?

Yeah, I read it can make searching for files much easier.

I really need something to improve my retrieval speed at work.

Same here! It would save us so much time during projects.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Retrieval is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "trahere" (meaning to draw or pull). The word describes the act of drawing or pulling something back again, particularly in the context of recovering information or objects.

Memory Tip

Think of 'drawing back' ('trahere') something 'again' ('re-') — that's why retrieval means to get something back.

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