retriving

Retriving is not a recognized term in major dictionaries and is most commonly encountered as a misspelling of retrieving. In formal writing, it lacks a distinct, established meaning. When used, it generally refers to the act of retrieving or to processes described as retrieval, but such usage is nonstandard and may cause ambiguity.

In computing and information technology, retrieval describes obtaining stored data or documents in response to a query. Data retrieval includes databases, file systems, and caches, employing indexing, searching, and filtering to locate items. Information retrieval is a broader discipline concerned with locating material in large collections, often using relevance scoring and ranking.

In library science and information science, information retrieval focuses on designing systems and interfaces that help users find material efficiently, including catalog searches and metadata-based queries. Retrieval effectiveness is typically evaluated by metrics such as precision, recall, and user satisfaction.

Etymology and usage: the standard spellings are retrieving (present participle), retrieve (infinitive), and retrieval (noun). Retriving is usually a misspelling arising from keyboard errors or confusion between similar vowel sequences. In formal writing, it is advisable to use retrieving or retrieval.

Related terms include retrieve, retrieval, data retrieval, information retrieval, and search engine retrieval, which cover the various contexts in which the concept of obtaining stored or located information is applied.