information retrieval

noun

: the techniques of storing and recovering and often disseminating recorded data especially through the use of a computerized system

Examples of information retrieval in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This streamlines processes, improves data organization and enables more efficient information retrieval. —Ambika Saklani Bhardwaj, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025

Most solutions are used for basic information retrieval and dissemination. —Abakar Saidov, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

To make that happen, Education must evolve: Schools and universities should emphasize not just information retrieval, but the skills to challenge, refine, and expand upon it. —Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025

Despite its early troubles, Operator signals an important shift in AI applications from passive information retrieval to active task management. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Jan. 2025

Personal assistant agents, such as Simple AI, assist with task automation, scheduling, and information retrieval, streamlining productivity for busy professionals. —Sandy Carter, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025

The technology will enable seamless searching across multiple platforms, transforming the traditional approach to information retrieval. —Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

This approach improves information retrieval and discovery using natural language understanding, making enterprise search one of the most impactful uses of generative AI. —Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024

But that kind of information retrieval is supposed to be Google’s core business, said computer scientist Chirag Shah, a professor at the University of Washington who has cautioned against the push toward turning search over to AI language models. —Matt O'Brien, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for information retrieval

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