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| access |
to retrieve (information) from a computer. [1/5 definitions] |
| access time |
the amount of time needed for a computer to retrieve or store data. |
| bird dog |
a dog or breed of dogs used to hunt or retrieve game birds. |
| directory |
a named list of files that enables a computer user to retrieve information. [1/4 definitions] |
| fetch |
to go after and bring or retrieve things. [1/5 definitions] |
| index |
in computers, to arrange (data) so as to be able to retrieve any single item. [1/10 definitions] |
| recollect |
to retrieve or be able to retrieve from memory; recall; remember. [1/2 definitions] |
| retriever |
one of several breeds of dogs trained to retrieve wounded or killed game. [1/2 definitions] |
| shag2 |
to run after, esp. in order to catch or retrieve. [2 definitions] |
| take back |
to retrieve or reclaim ownership of. [1/3 definitions] |
| water spaniel |
a large, curly-haired spaniel, often used to retrieve waterfowl. |
| weigh anchor |
to retrieve the anchor, preparatory to sailing. |
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