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
Examples of retrieval in a Sentence
the retrieval of stolen goods
The system allows quick storage and retrieval of data.
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In others, because clots are crumbly, small bits may break off during the retrieval attempt.
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Ani Freedman, Fortune, 27 June 2025
These agents chain queries together, and each inaccurate retrieval compounds the risk downstream.
—Harini Gopalakrishnan, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
The golden retriever showed off his bat retrieval skills and leads the team in head pats and belly rubs.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
The document storage and retrieval provider surged 17% after earnings of $1.00 per share, excluding one-time items, in the first quarter, above analysts' average estimate of 66 cents per share, according to LSEG.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 June 2025
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Ani Freedman, Fortune, 27 June 2025
These agents chain queries together, and each inaccurate retrieval compounds the risk downstream.
—Harini Gopalakrishnan, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
The golden retriever showed off his bat retrieval skills and leads the team in head pats and belly rubs.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
The document storage and retrieval provider surged 17% after earnings of $1.00 per share, excluding one-time items, in the first quarter, above analysts' average estimate of 66 cents per share, according to LSEG.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 June 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 16 Jul. 2025.
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retrieval
noun
re·triev·al
ri-ˈtrē-vəl
: an act or process of retrieving
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