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
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Examples of retrieval in a Sentence
the retrieval of stolen goods
The system allows quick storage and retrieval of data.
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Many professionals label and organize their drives by project or period, allowing for easy archiving and retrieval.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025
With its guardrails and focused content retrieval, the chatbot aims to deliver a safe, accurate, and engaging experience for readers.
—Time Staff, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
While Idaho doesn’t specifically address the use of thermal and night-vision devices while hunting, other states have prohibited their use for either hunting or game retrieval.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
The mission's next steps would be the launch of the Sample Retrieval Lander to Mars, carrying with it a rocket and two helicopters to assist in the retrieval.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025
With its guardrails and focused content retrieval, the chatbot aims to deliver a safe, accurate, and engaging experience for readers.
—Time Staff, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
While Idaho doesn’t specifically address the use of thermal and night-vision devices while hunting, other states have prohibited their use for either hunting or game retrieval.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
The mission's next steps would be the launch of the Sample Retrieval Lander to Mars, carrying with it a rocket and two helicopters to assist in the retrieval.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Jan. 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 Jan. 2025.
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retrieval
noun
re·triev·al
ri-ˈtrē-vəl
: an act or process of retrieving
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