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retrieval vs repossession

repossession vs retrieval

retrieval and repossession both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retrieval Yes No No No
repossession Yes No No No
As nouns, repossession is a hyponym of retrieval; that is, repossession is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than retrieval:
  • retrieval: the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost)
  • repossession: the action of regaining possession (especially the seizure of collateral securing a loan that is in default)
Other hyponyms of retrieval include reclamation, deliverance, delivery, rescue, saving, ransom, recapture, retaking.
retrieval (noun) repossession (noun)
the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost) the action of regaining possession (especially the seizure of collateral securing a loan that is in default)
the cognitive operation of accessing information in memory
(computer science) the operation of accessing information from the computer's memory
Difference between retrieval and repossession

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