Synonyms for

Retrieval

Verb / rɪˈtri:vʌl / / ri:ˈtri:vʌl / Another word for retrieval — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of getting something back or finding something again.

Synonyms & similar words

recovery recovery reclamation recuperation regaining rescue return recapture repatriation reacquisition repossession finding discovery location rediscovery recollection remembrance memory recital playback reading

Synonyms by register

Formal

recovery reclamation reacquisition restitution

Informal

getting back fetching grabbing snagging

Literary

recapture regaining

Antonyms

loss forfeiture surrender abandonment relinquishment dispossession

Common collocations

  • data retrieval
  • information retrieval
  • memory retrieval
  • successful retrieval
  • object retrieval
  • retrieval system
  • retrieval process
  • search and retrieval

Word family

noun retrieval
verb retrieve
adjective retrievable

Usage note

Primarily used in technical contexts like computing and psychology. Avoid using it for simple acts of fetching objects unless the context implies a more complex process.

Example sentences

  1. The dog's retrieval of the ball was impressive.
  2. I had to wait for the retrieval of my luggage at the airport.
  3. The retrieval of my lost phone was a relief.
  4. The retrieval of important documents is crucial for the company.
  5. The team's retrieval of the treasure was a success.

Quotes

  • "The retrieval of a vision is the most noble of all acts." - Bob Proctor
  • "The retrieval of the mind is the most important task for any one who would live a worthwhile life." - Sydney J. Harris
  • "The retrieval of the past gives us back our future." - Edith Pearlman

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