Anh

retrieval

gb/ɹɪtɹˈivəl/ us/ɹɪtɹˈivəl/
B2 Anh
~ 9200
Các nghĩa
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Danh từ B2 action
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the act of getting something back

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

Mẫu sử dụng: the retrieval of [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
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.
Từ đồng nghĩa
recovery (Very close in meaning, but often used slightly more with health, money, or damaged things.)
Từ trái nghĩa
loss (Opposite because it is the state or act of no longer having something, rather than getting it back.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
luggage retrieval |baggage retrieval area |search and retrieval |retrieval operation |object retrieval |beyond retrieval
Chủ đề
daily life |travel |safety |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
  • 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • 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.
Danh từ technical C1 action
2

accessing stored data or information

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

Mẫu sử dụng: the retrieval of [data/information] from [a system/source]
Lỗi thường gặp:
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.
Từ đồng nghĩa
access (Often used as a verb; slightly broader, but commonly refers to the ability or action of reaching data, not just bringing it back.)
Từ trái nghĩa
deletion (Opposite in that deletion removes data permanently, while retrieval brings existing data out from storage.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
data retrieval |information retrieval |storage and retrieval |fast retrieval |retrieval system |real-time retrieval
Chủ đề
technology |science |business
Ví dụ
  • 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • 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
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bringing a memory back to mind

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

Mẫu sử dụng: the retrieval of [a memory/information] from memory
Lỗi thường gặp:
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.
Từ đồng nghĩa
recall (Very close in psychological contexts; *recall* is also common in everyday language for remembering something.)
Từ trái nghĩa
forgetting (Opposite because it is the failure to bring stored information back into awareness.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
memory retrieval |retrieval practice |retrieval failure |cue-dependent retrieval |successful retrieval |retrieval from long-term memory
Chủ đề
psychology |education |science |health
Ví dụ
  • 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • 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.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
retrieval
IPA
GB/ɹɪtɹˈivəl/
US/ɹɪtɹˈivəl/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
re - triev - al (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (triev)
Các dạng từ
Noun
  • Base: retrieval
  • Plural: retrieval, retrievals
Họ từ
Forms
retrievals noun
Core family
retrieve verb B2
Related words
retriever noun retrievable adjective
Negative and opposite forms
irretrievable adjective irretrievably adverb
Cách diễn đạt

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

Ví dụ
  • 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

Ví dụ
  • 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

Ví dụ
  • 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

Ví dụ
  • 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

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/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

Ví dụ
  • 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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