retrieval

noun
UK /rɪˈtriː.vəl/
US /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

The act of getting something back.

The dog's retrieval of the ball made everyone cheer.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of finding and bringing back stored information from a computer or memory.

The app's quick retrieval of old photos surprised her.

3. The act of rescuing or saving someone or something from danger.

The mountain team planned a retrieval of the lost hikers.

4. In sports, the act of getting control of the ball after a shot or miss.

His quick retrieval of the rebound led to an easy score.