knowledgeretrieval
nounUK /ˈnɒlɪdʒ rɪˈtriːvəl/
US /ˈnɑːlɪdʒ rɪˈtriːvəl/
The act of finding and getting back information you have stored.
The computer uses knowledge retrieval to find the answer in its memory.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process a computer uses to search stored data and bring back useful answers.
Search engines depend on fast knowledge retrieval to show results.
3. The way a person remembers facts they learned before.
Her quick knowledge retrieval helped her win the quiz.
4. A method of pulling specific facts out of a large collection of information.
The library's knowledge retrieval system helps students find books quickly.