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Retriever Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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retriever

[rษชหˆtriหvษ™r ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

dog breed

A retriever is a type of gun dog that is typically used for retrieving shot game such as waterfowl or upland game birds during hunting.

Examples of usage

  • They are known for their excellent sense of smell and willingness to please their owners.
  • Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers are two popular breeds of retrievers.
  • Retrievers are often trained to retrieve objects both on land and in water.
Context #2 | Noun

data retrieval

In computing, a retriever is a program or device used to retrieve information from a computer system or database.

Examples of usage

  • The search engine acts as a retriever, fetching relevant results based on the user's query.
  • This data retriever can quickly access large amounts of information stored in the cloud.

Translations

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Origin of 'retriever'

The term 'retriever' originated in the 17th century, derived from the verb 'retrieve' meaning 'to regain or recover something'. Initially, it was used in the context of hunting dogs that were trained to retrieve game. Over time, the term expanded to include data retrieval in the field of computing.

See also: irretrievable, irretrievably, retrievable, retrieval.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,698, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.