retrieval
US /rɪˈtriː.vəl/
UK /rɪˈtriː.vəl/
1.
the process of getting something back from somewhere
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The retrieval of data from the damaged hard drive was successful.
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The dog was trained for ball retrieval.
2.
the process of recalling information from memory
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Memory retrieval can be affected by stress.
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He struggled with word retrieval due to his aphasia.