retrieve
Meaning
To retrieve refers to the process of recovering or obtaining information, data, or objects that have been stored, lost, or obscured, often involving a systematic method or cognitive effort to access material that is not immediately available.
💡 The term is often used in contexts involving information technology or cognitive psychology; it should not be confused with "acquire," which implies obtaining something new rather than recovering something previously held.
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retrieve data
retrieve information
retrieve memories
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