1. the process of recovering or locating information stored in memory. Retrieval is the final stage of memory, after encoding and retention.

2. in information science, the recovery of information from a computer or other storage device.

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October 15th 2024

accuracy

1. lack of error or bias in a measure; the more accurate the measure, the closer the measurement is to the true score for an individual.

2. a measure of performance on a task, usually defined as the proportion of correct responses.

3. more generally, exactness or freedom from error. See also precision. —accurate adj.