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   re·cov·er·y

   /rəˈkəv(ə)rē/

   noun

   • 1. a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength: "signs of recovery in the housing market" Similar recuperationconvalescencereturn to healthprocess of getting betterrehabilitationhealingrallyingimprovementrallyingpicking upbettermentameliorationrallyupturnupswingcomebackrevivalrenewala turn for the betterOpposite relapsedeterioration
   • 2. the action or process of regaining possession or control of something stolen or lost: "a team of salvage experts to ensure the recovery of family possessions" Similar retrievalregainingrepossessiongetting backrecapturereclamationrecoupingretakingredemptionreplevinrare:recoupmentrecuperationOpposite loss
   • ▪ the action of regaining or securing compensation or money lost or spent by means of a legal process or subsequent profits: "debt recovery"
   • ▪ an object or amount of money recovered: "the recoveries included gold jewelry"
   • ▪ a stroke bringing the ball from the rough or from a hazard back on to the fairway or the green.
   • ▪ an act of taking possession of a fumbled ball: "he finished the season with three fumble recoveries and an interception"
   • ▪ (in rowing, cycling, or swimming) the action of returning the paddle, leg, or arm to its initial position ready to make a new stroke: "I have my heel below the pedal during the power stroke and above it during recovery"
   • 3. the process of removing or extracting an energy source or industrial chemical for use, reuse, or waste treatment: "sulfur recovery"

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting a means of restoration): from Anglo-Norman French recoverie, from recovrer ‘get back’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRECOVERY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the process of becoming successful or normal again after problems: sign of recovery At last the economy is showing signs of recovery. B2. the process of getting something back: recovery of The police arranged the recovery of the body from the river. the process of allowing your body to recover (= return to normal) after doing strong exercise:

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRECOVER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to become successful or normal again after being damaged or having problems: recover after It took a long time for the economy to recover after the slump. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to improve something. improve His health has improved dramatically since he started exercising.

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   RECOVERY meaning: 1. the process of becoming well again after an illness or injury: 2. the process of becoming…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of RECOVERY is the act, process, or an instance of recovering; especially : an economic upturn (as after a depression). How to use recovery in a sentence.

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   noun. the act or process of recovering, esp from sickness, a shock, or a setback; recuperation. restoration to a former or better condition. the regaining of something lost. the extraction of useful substances from waste. the recovery of a space capsule after a space flight. law. the obtaining of a right, etc, by the judgment of a court.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRECOVERY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   9 meanings: 1. the act or process of recovering, esp from sickness, a shock, or a setback; recuperation 2. restoration to a.... Click for more definitions.

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   The meaning of RECOVER is to get back : regain. How to use recover in a sentence.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrecovery noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of recovery noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    A recovery is when you save something that was lost, in danger of becoming lost, or retrieved. If something was taken from you, such as diamonds, money, or your dignity, and you get it back, you can say that you are glad for its recovery.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › recoveryrecovery | meaning of recovery in Longman Dictionary of...

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    recovery meaning, definition, what is recovery: the process of getting better after an i...: Learn more.