Synonyms for retrieval
rɪˈtri vəlre·trieval

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1. retrievalnoun

   (computer science) the operation of accessing information from the computer's memory

   Synonyms:
   recovery

2. retrievalnoun

   the cognitive operation of accessing information in memory

   "my retrieval of people's names is very poor"

   Synonyms:
   recovery

3. recovery, retrievalnoun

   the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost)

   Synonyms:
   recovery, convalescence, recuperation

Matched Categories

1. • Act
   • Computer Operation
   • Computer Science
   • Memory

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1. List of paraphrases for "retrieval":

   recovery, extraction, recapture, retrieving, salvage, mining, research, recover, search, retrieve, recovering, recuperation, extracting, extract, sampling

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1. Mark Kantrowitz:

   The data retrieval tool has always had issues.

2. Thomas Oxley:

   The most effective treatment for large vessel stroke is clot retrieval, but this must be performed within 6 hours, and sometimes within 24 hours.

3. James Kelley:

   When you think about these cases, some are people who can go through another retrieval ; some can't, everybody's kind of in a different position : They had different numbers of embryos and eggs ; they have different opportunities going forward in re-creating and re-establishing their family plan.

4. Alberta Premier Rachel Notley:

   This has delayed the re-entry of additional response personnel as well as vehicle retrieval efforts, it is clear that this is something that could potentially delay recovery work and the return to the community.

5. Matt Wrack:

   We face a public health crisis unparalleled in our lifetimes. The coronavirus outbreak is now a humanitarian emergency and firefighters rightly want help their communities, many fear the loss of life in this outbreak could be overwhelming and firefighters, who often handle terrible situations and incidents, are ready to step in to assist with body retrieval.