Main Entry:

re·cov·ery

Pronunciation:

\ri-ˈkə-və-rē, -ˈkəv-rē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural re·cov·er·ies

Date:

15th century

1: the act, process, or an instance of recovering ; especially : an economic upturn (as after a depression)2: the process of combating a disorder (as alcoholism) or a real or perceived problem