retrieval-based thinking
noun phraseA way of thinking where you look up or remember facts you already know to answer a question.
Using retrieval-based thinking, she quickly remembered the capital of France from her memory.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A method in artificial intelligence where a system finds answers by searching stored information instead of generating new text.
The chatbot used retrieval-based thinking to pull the correct article from its database.
3. A learning strategy where students practice bringing facts to mind to strengthen memory.
Flashcards encourage retrieval-based thinking by making you recall answers without looking.
4. The mental process of searching your long-term memory for a specific piece of information.
During the quiz, his retrieval-based thinking helped him remember the scientist's name.