What is another word for retrieval?
Pronunciation: [ɹɪtɹˈiːvə͡l] (IPA) 
Retrieval is the process of recovering or fetching something that was lost or forgotten. Synonyms for retrieval include recovery, restoration, retrieval, reclamation, recall, and salvage. These words imply the act of finding and bringing something back to its proper place or use. Other synonyms for retrieval might include retrieval, retrieval system, retrieval method, retrieval algorithm, retrieval software, and retrieval interface. In the digital age, many of these terms are used interchangeably, with retrieval often referring to the process of finding and accessing data or information from a computer system or database. Whatever the context, retrieval implies a sense of action and purpose, a willingness to seek and find what has been lost or forgotten.
