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retrieval
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun retrieval has 3 senses
- retrieval(n = noun.process) Array - (computer science) the operation of accessing information from the computer's memory; Array is a kind of computer operation, machine operation
- retrieval(n = noun.cognition) Array - the cognitive operation of accessing information in memory; "my retrieval of people's names is very poor" is a kind of memory, remembering
- retrieval(n = noun.act) recovery - the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost); Array is a kind of act, deed, human action, human activity
has particulars: stovepiping
Derived form verb retrieve4
has particulars: repossession, reclamation, deliverance, delivery, rescue, saving, ransom, recapture, retaking
Derived form verb retrieve1
THESAURUS
retrieval
deliverance, delivery, extrication, freeing, liberation, lifesaving, ransom, recapture, reclaiming, reclamation, recoup, recoupment, recovery, recuperation, redemption, regainment, release, reoccupation, replevin, replevy, repossession, rescue, restoration, resumption, retake, retaking, retrieve, revindication, revival, salvage, salvation, saving, troverROGET THESAURUS
retrieval
Restoration
N restoration, restoral, reinstatement, replacement, rehabilitation, reestablishment, reconstitution, reconstruction, reproduction, renovation, renewal, revival, revivessence, reviviscence, refreshment, resuscitation, reanimation, revivification, reviction, Phenix, reorganization, renaissance, second youth, rejuvenescence, new birth, regeneration, regeneracy, regenerateness, palingenesis, reconversion, redress, retrieval, reclamation, recovery, convalescence, resumption, resumption, sanativeness, recurrence, rechauffe, rifacimento, cure, recure, sanation, healing, redintegration, rectification, instauration, repair, reparation, remanufacture, recruiting, cicatrization, disinfection, tinkering, reaction, redemption, restitution, relief, tinker, cobbler, vis medicatrix, curableness, restored, redivivus, convalescent, in a fair way, none the worse, rejuvenated, restoring, restorative, recuperative, sanative, reparative, sanatory, reparatory, curative, remedial, restorable, recoverable, sanable, remediable, retrievable, curable, in statu quo, as you were, phr, revenons a nos moutons, medecin, gueris-toi toi- meme, vestigia nulla retrorsum.Acquisition
N acquisition, gaining, obtainment, procuration, procurement, purchase, descent, inheritance, gift, recovery, retrieval, revendication, replevin, restitution, redemption, salvage, trover, find, trouvaille, foundling, gain, thrift, money-making, money grubbing, lucre, filthy lucre, pelf, loaves and fishes, the main chance, emolument, profit, earnings, winnings, innings, pickings, net profit, avails, income, proceeds, produce, product, outcome, output, return, fruit, crop, harvest, second crop, aftermath, benefit, sweepstakes, trick, prize, pool, pot, wealth, subreption, obreption, stealing, acquiring, acquired, profitable, advantageous, gainful, remunerative, paying, lucrative, lucri causa.
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