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   recovery

   /rɪˈkʌv(ə)ri/

   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 jewellery"
   • ▪ the action of taking a vehicle or aircraft that has broken down or crashed to a place for repair: "a recovery vehicle"
   • ▪ a stroke bringing the ball from the rough or from a hazard back on to the fairway or the green.
   • ▪ an act of regaining a dropped 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: "sulphur 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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   RECOVERY definition: 1. the process of becoming well again after an illness or injury: 2. the process of becoming…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRECOVERY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a process in which a situation improves after a difficult period, or in which prices increase after falling in value: Improvement in trade has been driven by the lower cost of borrowing and the recovery of the manufacturing sector.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › recoveryRecovery Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

5. www.psychologytoday.com › some-assembly-required › 202309What Does Recovery Mean? | Psychology Today

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   Sep 18, 2023 · What Does Recovery Mean? Recovery from addiction is the ongoing process of learning, growth, and healing. Posted September 18, 2023|Reviewed by Davia Sills. Key points. Abstinence is...

6. 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.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › recoveryRecovery - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryRECOVERY definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   1. variable noun. If a sick person makes a recovery, he or she becomes well again. He made a remarkable recovery from a shin injury. Synonyms: improvement, return to health, rally, healing More Synonyms of recovery. 2. variable noun. When there is a recovery in a country's economy, it improves.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRECOVER | definition in the Cambridge English 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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    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.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › recoveryRecovery - definition of recovery by The Free Dictionary

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    1. the act or process of recovering, esp from sickness, a shock, or a setback; recuperation. 2. restoration to a former or better condition. 3. the regaining of something lost. 4. the extraction of useful substances from waste. 5. (Astronautics) the recovery of a space capsule after a space flight. 6. (Law) law.