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Retrieval

noun

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

The cognitive operation of accessing information in memory.

The act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost). Synonym: recovery.

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... Ritters are sunk beyond retrieval; and West Preussen, called subsequently "Royal Preussen," NOT having homage to pay as the "Ducal" or East Preussen had, is German no longer, but Polish, Sclavic; not prospering by the change. [What ...

— History Of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. III. (of XXI.) - Frederick The Great—The Hohenzollerns In Brandenburg—1412-1718 • Thomas Carlyle

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