Retrie

Retrie is a term encountered in several fields, most often in computing as a name for tools or libraries that focus on data or information retrieval. The word derives from the verb retrieve, signaling the purpose of obtaining data from storage or from a broader set of sources. Because there is no single canonical entity known as Retrie, the meaning depends on the context in which it appears.

In computing, Retrie has been used as the name of multiple, unrelated projects. These projects typically aim to provide lightweight interfaces for indexing, searching, or fetching data, and they may vary in language, architecture, and licensing. Because the name is used by different teams, a given Retrie project should be understood by consulting its own documentation to determine its scope, dependencies, and suitability for a task.

In broader usage, Retrie can serve as shorthand for retrieval workflows or as a brand name in software products that emphasize fast data access, storage recovery, or search capabilities. The term may also appear in discussion as a generic verb form or in examples illustrating data retrieval concepts.

See also: retrieval, information retrieval, data retrieval, search, database query.