recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkə-və-rē 
-ˈkəv-rē
plural recoveries
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
Examples of recovery in a Sentence
This policy may slow the pace of economic recovery.
We hope for the recovery of the stolen paintings.
Their mission was the recovery of the space capsule.
Recent Examples on the Web
The benchmark has since made a sharp recovery and is well past its level prior to last Monday’s rout.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024
This gives the zebrafish time to regrow the new neurons needed to make a full recovery.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Aug. 2024
Hundreds of supporters gathered in the police department parking lot Tuesday evening to pray for Brown's recovery, local media reported.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2024
The family has set up a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for the girls' recovery.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Aug. 2024
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024
This gives the zebrafish time to regrow the new neurons needed to make a full recovery.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Aug. 2024
Hundreds of supporters gathered in the police department parking lot Tuesday evening to pray for Brown's recovery, local media reported.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2024
The family has set up a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for the girls' recovery.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for recovery
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recovery. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkəv-(ə-)rē
plural recoveries
: the act or process or an instance of recovering
Medical Definition
recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkəv-(ə-)rē
plural recoveries
: the act of regaining or returning toward a normal or healthy state
Legal Definition
recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkə-və-rē
plural recoveries
1
: the act, process, or fact of recovering
2
a
: the obtaining, getting back, or vindication of a right or property by judgment or decree
especially
: the obtaining of damages
b
: an amount awarded by or collected as a result of a judgment or decree
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