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

the cognitive operation of accessing information in memory; "my retrieval of people's names is very poor"

The act of trying to recall something, the third step in memory formation. Retrieval involves the reactivation of particular nerve-cell pathways that encoded a given piece of information. close window

the ability to summon up from memory a particular bit of information. Often spoken of as retrieval memory or recall. When one retrieves or recalls bits of information because of casual stimulation, it is referred to as retrieval, but most discussions in a school setting are related to demand retrieval. That is, a demand is placed on the individual to retrieve particular information now (as in a test). It is often the demand aspect (to do it now), a demand imposed by someone else, that causes the trouble for people with retrieval problems. Some people can retrieve stored or remembered information, but they are very slow to do so. This, too, is a retrieval problem.

The process of identifying and recalling information for a particular purpose.

The process of searching for some item in memory and of finding it. If retrieval fails, this may or may not mean that the relevant memory trace is missing. The trace may simply be inaccessible.

the process by which people recall information stored in their memories

The fetching of information, through the discovery process.

calling back’ stored data into the computer’s working memory. Also used for rescuing data which has been erased or corrupted.

The process of remembering.

See Retrieval Request.

An issuer's request for an acquirer to provide a copy of a sales draft that has been cleared and settled by the acquirer.

A retrieval is a request for information that has been issued by an acquirer because a card issuer has disputed a transaction that has been entered into with one of their cardholders. It is not a chargeback as no money has been debited.

The process of locating and withdrawing documents and delivering them for use. Top of the page

The activity of finding and making available records or record information to the creating administrative units or other researchers. Retrieval is a part of the reference service provided by the staff of the University Archives.

A way to find and select specific information.

The act of transferring something from elsewhere to the agent