fileretrieval
nounUK /ˈfaɪl rɪˌtriːvl/
US /ˈfaɪl rɪˌtriːvəl/
The act of getting a saved computer file back so you can use it again.
The teacher showed us how file retrieval works by opening last week's homework from the computer.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of finding and bringing back stored information from a system.
The company's file retrieval system lets workers find old reports in seconds.
3. A feature in software that helps you locate and open saved documents.
The app's file retrieval tool searches every folder on your device.
4. The act of recovering lost or deleted files from a computer or drive.
After the crash, file retrieval saved all her photos.