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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 May, the city passed new rules requiring retailers with at least 76 carts to either install theft prevention mechanisms, use security deposit devices, or enter into a cart retrieval contract that obligates proactive efforts to pick up their carts. Devan Patel, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025 Initial trial retrievals of fuel debris from Unit 2 have already commenced. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025 Coding is the biggest use case, followed by content generation and knowledge retrieval. Andrew R. Chow, Time, 10 Oct. 2025 The dedicated effort resulted in the successful retrieval of 11 dogs and two cats. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for retrieval

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of retrieval was circa 1643

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“Retrieval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retrieval. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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retrieval

noun
: an act or process of retrieving

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