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retrieval vs retrieve

retrieve vs retrieval

retrieval is a noun but retrieve is not a noun.

retrieval is not a verb while retrieve is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retrieval Yes No No No
retrieve No No Yes No
retrieval (noun) retrieve (noun)
the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost)
the cognitive operation of accessing information in memory
(computer science) the operation of accessing information from the computer's memory
retrieval (verb) retrieve (verb)
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
run after, pick up, and bring to the master
go for and bring back
get or find back; recover the use of
Difference between retrieval and retrieve

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