Synonyms for retrieval
rɪˈtri vəlre·trieval

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1. retrievalnoun

   (computer science) the operation of accessing information from the computer's memory

   Synonyms:
   recovery

2. retrievalnoun

   the cognitive operation of accessing information in memory

   "my retrieval of people's names is very poor"

   Synonyms:
   recovery

3. recovery, retrievalnoun

   the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost)

   Synonyms:
   recovery, convalescence, recuperation

Matched Categories

1. • Act
   • Computer Operation
   • Computer Science
   • Memory

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1. List of paraphrases for "retrieval":

   recovery, extraction, recapture, retrieving, salvage, mining, research, recover, search, retrieve, recovering, recuperation, extracting, extract, sampling

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1. Alyssa Dweck:

   We see ‘vaginalpHhavoc,’ if you will, break out from [using a toy in the vagina that has just been used for anal play], if you want to use a toy in the anal area, first of all, remember that it has to have some sort of a retrieval device, a string or something along that line. My husband happens to be a colon and rectal surgeon, so I hear of toys getting stuck in the colon because there is nothing to remove it. If you want to switch back and forth between vaginal and anal play thenI would definitely wash the toy in between, and you may want to use a condom on some of the toys as well.

2. Thomas Oxley:

   The most effective treatment for large vessel stroke is clot retrieval, but this must be performed within 6 hours, and sometimes within 24 hours.

3. Alberta Premier Rachel Notley:

   This has delayed the re-entry of additional response personnel as well as vehicle retrieval efforts, it is clear that this is something that could potentially delay recovery work and the return to the community.

4. Matt Wrack:

   We face a public health crisis unparalleled in our lifetimes. The coronavirus outbreak is now a humanitarian emergency and firefighters rightly want help their communities, many fear the loss of life in this outbreak could be overwhelming and firefighters, who often handle terrible situations and incidents, are ready to step in to assist with body retrieval.

5. Jennifer Aniston:

   The hardest part about it was all of my hopes being crushed at the very end, as my sweet little egg didn't stick and my cycle failed, i only had one mature egg after my retrieval and put all my hope and excitement into it.