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RETRIEVAL Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word retrieval. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word retrieval. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for RETRIEVAL

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recovery
nounn
noun

• return to an original state

• gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

• the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost)

reclaiming
verbv
verb

• claim back

• reuse (materials from waste products)

• bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one

• make useful again; transform from a useless or uncultivated state

• overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable

recouping
verbv
verb

• reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss

• regain or make up for

• retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments

Best Hypernyms For RETRIEVAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for retrieval, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
acquisition act deed extraction gathering memory recall recovery remembering restoration obtaining
Phrases (4)
computer operationhuman actionhuman activitymachine operation

Alternatives for RECOVERY

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