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retrieval

gb/ɹɪtɹˈivəl/ us/ɹɪtɹˈivəl/
B2 Engleză
~ 9200
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv B2 action
1

the act of getting something back

the act of getting something back after it was lost, taken, or hard to reach

Tipar de utilizare: the retrieval of [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use *retrieval* instead of *return* (e.g. saying "Thanks for the retrieval" to a friend). *Retrieval* usually describes the process itself in a more formal way, not the simple act of giving something back in everyday speech; in conversation, *get back* or *return* is more natural.
Sinonime
recovery (Very close in meaning, but often used slightly more with health, money, or damaged things.)
Antonime
loss (Opposite because it is the state or act of no longer having something, rather than getting it back.)
Colocații
luggage retrieval |baggage retrieval area |search and retrieval |retrieval operation |object retrieval |beyond retrieval
Teme
daily life |travel |safety |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Exemple
  • The retrieval of the stolen paintings took international cooperation.
  • Passengers waited in a long line at the baggage retrieval area.
  • A diver was sent down for the retrieval of equipment from the sea floor.
  • Bad weather delayed the retrieval of the hikers from the mountain.
  • By the time help arrived, the documents were damaged beyond retrieval.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • The police helped with the retrieval of his lost bag.
  • We went back to the park for the retrieval of my phone.
  • There was a problem with luggage retrieval at the airport.
  • The team planned the safe retrieval of the dog from the river.
  • After the fire, retrieval of our things was impossible.
Substantiv technical C1 action
2

accessing stored data or information

the process of getting stored data or information from a computer or database

Tipar de utilizare: the retrieval of [data/information] from [a system/source]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes treat *retrieval* as a verb and say *to retrieval data*. The correct verb is *retrieve* (e.g. *to retrieve data*). *Retrieval* is only a noun.
Sinonime
access (Often used as a verb; slightly broader, but commonly refers to the ability or action of reaching data, not just bringing it back.)
Antonime
deletion (Opposite in that deletion removes data permanently, while retrieval brings existing data out from storage.)
Colocații
data retrieval |information retrieval |storage and retrieval |fast retrieval |retrieval system |real-time retrieval
Teme
technology |science |business
Exemple
  • Efficient data retrieval is critical for large online services.
  • The system crashed during the retrieval of customer records from the database.
  • New software has cut the average retrieval time from minutes to seconds.
  • Cloud storage allows easy retrieval of files from any device.
  • The company invested in better retrieval tools for its document management system.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • Fast data retrieval is important for this app.
  • We tested the retrieval of files from the backup server.
  • The program has a problem with retrieval of old emails.
  • Good search tools can make information retrieval much easier.
  • The engineer is working to speed up data retrieval.
unknown technical C1 action
3

bringing a memory back to mind

the process of bringing a memory from your brain’s storage into your mind again

Tipar de utilizare: the retrieval of [a memory/information] from memory
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse *retrieval* with *revision* or *review* in study contexts. *Retrieval* focuses on pulling information out of memory without looking at notes, while *revision* or *review* means looking at the material again.
Sinonime
recall (Very close in psychological contexts; *recall* is also common in everyday language for remembering something.)
Antonime
forgetting (Opposite because it is the failure to bring stored information back into awareness.)
Colocații
memory retrieval |retrieval practice |retrieval failure |cue-dependent retrieval |successful retrieval |retrieval from long-term memory
Teme
psychology |education |science |health
Exemple
  • An effective cue can greatly improve memory retrieval.
  • The study examined how stress affects the retrieval of emotional memories.
  • Frequent retrieval of information helps transfer it to long-term memory.
  • Retrieval failure can make it feel as if a memory has disappeared, even when it has not.
  • Teachers are increasingly using retrieval practice to strengthen students’ learning.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • Good sleep can help with memory retrieval.
  • We tested the retrieval of words learned last week.
  • Retrieval of old memories was difficult after the accident.
  • The teacher used a quiz as retrieval practice.
  • Strong links help fast retrieval from long-term memory.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
retrieval
IPA
GB/ɹɪtɹˈivəl/
US/ɹɪtɹˈivəl/
Silabe și accent
re - triev - al (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (triev)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
  • Base: retrieval
  • Plural: retrieval, retrievals
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
retrievals noun
Core family
retrieve verb B2
Related words
retriever noun retrievable adjective
Negative and opposite forms
irretrievable adjective irretrievably adverb
Expresii

data retrieval

1
/dˈætə ɹɪtɹˈivəl/
fixed phrase technical

getting stored data from systems

the process of getting saved data from a computer, database, or other digital storage

Exemple
  • The new software focuses on fast and secure data retrieval.
  • Poor data retrieval caused delays in generating the report.
  • Our backup system allows easy data retrieval after a crash.

information retrieval

1
/ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən ɹɪtɹˈivəl/
fixed phrase technical

finding and accessing stored information

the process of finding and getting information from large systems, such as the internet or big databases

Exemple
  • He is doing a PhD in information retrieval and search technologies.
  • Modern search engines are complex information retrieval systems.
  • Good information retrieval is essential for digital libraries.

memory retrieval

1
/mˈɛmɚi ɹɪtɹˈivəl/
fixed phrase technical

bringing stored memories to mind

the process of bringing a memory from storage in your brain back into your mind

Exemple
  • The experiment tested memory retrieval after a 24-hour delay.
  • Exercise may improve memory retrieval in older adults.
  • The therapist worked on techniques to support memory retrieval.

retrieval practice

1
/ɹɪtɹˈivəl pɹˈæktɪs/
fixed phrase technical

practice of recalling information to learn better

a study method where you often try to remember information from memory, without looking at notes, to help you learn it better

Exemple
  • Teachers are using retrieval practice to help students remember key ideas.
  • Short quizzes are a simple form of retrieval practice.
  • Research shows that retrieval practice is more effective than rereading notes.

search and retrieval

1
/sˈɚt͡ʃ ˈænd ɹɪtɹˈivəl/
fixed phrase technical

searching for and then getting something back

the process of first looking for information or objects and then getting them once you find them

Exemple
  • The software improves search and retrieval of documents across the network.
  • Rescue teams began a search and retrieval operation after the crash.
  • Effective search and retrieval are key features of the system.

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