recovery
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.re·cov·ery
noun \ri-ˈkə-və-rē, -ˈkəv-rē\ plural re·cov·er·ies
Definition of RECOVERY
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
See Examples of RECOVERY
- 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.
First Known Use of RECOVERY
15th century
Related to RECOVERY
- Synonyms
- recapture, reclamation, recoupment, repossession, retrieval
re·cov·ery
noun \ri-ˈkəv-(ə-)rē\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; re·cov·er·ies
Medical Definition of RECOVERY
: the act of regaining or returning toward a normal or healthy state
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