Definition of «retrieval»

The act or process of retrieving something, especially information from a database.

Information Retrieval: The process of retrieving information from a database or search engine.
Library Retrieval: Requesting a book from the library's storage or archives for pick-up.
Data Retrieval: Extracting specific data or information from a dataset or database.
Memory Retrieval: Recalling information or memories from one's mind.
Document Retrieval: Accessing specific documents or files from a computer or filing system.
Web Page Retrieval: Searching and fetching a specific webpage from the internet.
Document Retrieval System: A software or system designed to facilitate the efficient retrieval of documents.
Password Retrieval: Recovering a forgotten password with the help of a security system or email verification.
Document Retrieval Request: Submitting a formal request to obtain specific documents from an organization or institution.
DNA Retrieval: Extracting genetic material from a biological sample for testing or analysis.

Automatic fact checking of legal documents allows for improvements in legal information retrieval system effectiveness. (law-tech-a2j.org)
Linking the new with the old: The brain makes the process of information retrieval easy by tying different memories together. (progressivehealth.com)
We specialize in retrieval practice games for knowledge retention, adaptive and personalized learning and offer unique game narratives for learning. (gameffective.com)
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