retrieval
intermediateB2/rɪˈtriːvəl/ · re-triev-al
The act of getting something back or regaining possession.
Meanings
The act of getting something back or regaining possession.
کسی چیز کو واپس حاصل کرنے کا عمل۔
حصول
hasil
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- data retrieval
- memory retrieval
- information retrieval
Example Sentences
The retrieval of documents from the archive took longer than expected.
آرکائیو سے دستاویزات کا حصول توقع سے زیادہ وقت لے گیا۔
Archive se dastawizaat ka hasil tawakku se zyada waqt le gaya.
Her research focused on the retrieval of lost historical data.
اس کی تحقیق کا مرکز کھوئے ہوئے تاریخی معلومات کا حصول تھا۔
Is ki tehqiqat ka markaz khoe hue tareekhi maloomat ka hasil tha.
Effective memory retrieval is essential for learning.
موثر یادداشت کا حصول سیکھنے کے لیے ضروری ہے۔
Mo'asser yaad daasht ka hasil seekhne ke liye zaroori hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of retrieval as a treasure hunt where you get back lost items.
Imagine diving into a pool to retrieve a lost ring at the bottom.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "retrahere" — to draw back
First known use: 15th century
The word 'retrieval' has evolved from the Latin 'retrahere', meaning to draw back or pull back, emphasizing the act of retrieving or recovering something.