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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 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 backOpposite loss

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

    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

    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

    1. : the act, process, or an instance of recovering. especially : an economic upturn (as after a depression) 2. : the process of combating a disorder (such as alcoholism) or a real or perceived problem. Synonyms. recapture. reclamation. recoupment. repossession. retrieval. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of recovery in a Sentence

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

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

    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.

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

    (rɪkʌvəri ) Word forms: plural recoveries. 1. variable noun B2. If a sick person makes a recovery, he or she becomes well again. He made a remarkable recovery from a shin injury. [ + from] He had been given less than a one in 500 chance of recovery by his doctors. Synonyms: improvement, return to health, rally, healing More Synonyms of recovery.

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › recoveryRECOVERY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    recovery. / rɪˈkʌvərɪ / 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.

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

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

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

    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.

  11. medicine.yale.edu › psychiatry › careWhat is Recovery? < Psychiatry - Yale School of Medicine

    Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.