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retrieval meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of retrieval at MeaningMonkey.org. retrieval meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.RETRIEVAL noun
Definition of retrieval (noun)
- (computer science) the operation of accessing information from the computer's memory
- the cognitive operation of accessing information in memory
- "my retrieval of people's names is very poor"
- the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost)
- synonyms: recovery
Source: Princeton University Wordnet