Retrievable

usgb/rɪˈtriːvəbl/
adjective

Something that can be gotten back or found.

The lost documents were not retrievable from the crashed computer system.
Visual representation of "retrievable" - Something that can be gotten back or found

Often appears as...

  • retrievable data
  • retrievable information
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Data Recovery

Used in contexts where lost or missing data can be restored from various devices or backups.

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Thankfully, the retrievable files saved us after the system crash.
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Lost and Found

Often refers to physical items that can be recovered after being misplaced or lost.

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Her stolen bag was finally retrievable from the lost and found.
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Not Always Positive

Can imply a struggle or effort to recover something; retrieval isn't always guaranteed or easy.

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The data may be retrievable, but it will require expensive recovery services.
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