'Retrieval' definitions:
Definition of 'retrieval'
From: WordNet
noun
(computer science) the operation of accessing information from the computer's memory
noun
The cognitive operation of accessing information in memory; "my retrieval of people's names is very poor"
noun
The act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost) [syn: recovery, retrieval]
Definition of 'Retrieval'
From: GCIDE
- Retrieval \Re*triev"al\, n. The act retrieving. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'retrieval'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- deliverance,
- delivery,
- extrication,
- freeing,
- liberation,
- lifesaving,
- ransom,
- recapture,
- reclaiming,
- reclamation,
- recoup,
- recoupment,
- recovery,
- recuperation,
- redemption,
- regainment,
- release,
- reoccupation,
- replevin,
- replevy,
- repossession,
- rescue,
- restoration,
- resumption,
- retake,
- retaking,
- retrieve,
- revindication,
- revival,
- salvage,
- salvation,
- saving,
- trover