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retrieving

 

[ rɪˈtriːvɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

information technology

The process of obtaining data or information stored in a computer system.

Synonyms

accessing, fetching, retrieval

Examples of usage

  • Retrieving a file from the server.
  • The retrieving of emails from the inbox.
  • The retrieving of search results from the database.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To get or bring something back; to regain possession of something.

Synonyms

fetch, recover, regain

Examples of usage

  • He retrieved his lost keys from the lost and found.
  • She retrieved the ball that had gone over the fence.

Translations

Translations of the word "retrieving" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recuperar

🇮🇳 प्राप्त करना

🇩🇪 abrufen

🇮🇩 mengambil

🇺🇦 отримання

🇵🇱 odzyskiwanie

🇯🇵 取得する

🇫🇷 récupérer

🇪🇸 recuperar

🇹🇷 geri almak

🇰🇷 검색

🇸🇦 استرجاع

🇨🇿 získávání

🇸🇰 získavanie

🇨🇳 检索

🇸🇮 pridobivanje

🇮🇸 endurheimta

🇰🇿 қайтару

🇬🇪 მიღება

🇦🇿 geri alma

🇲🇽 recuperar

Etymology

The word 'retrieving' originated from the Old French word 'retreuver', which meant 'to find again'. The term evolved over time to its current usage in English, particularly in the fields of information technology and general retrieval processes.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,706, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.