Retrieval
9 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The process of getting or bringing something back, particularly information or data from storage. Can also refer to recovering or regaining possession of something.
“The database system allows for quick retrieval of customer records.”
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re·triev·al
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Contains three instances of common letters E and valuable V
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Worth 12 points base; 9-letter word with valuable V
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