recovery

re·cov·ery

noun \ri-ˈkə-və-rē, -ˈkəv-rē\

: the act or process of becoming healthy after an illness or injury : the act or process of recovering

: the act or process of returning to a normal state after a period of difficulty

: the return of something that has been lost, stolen, etc.

plural re·cov·er·ies

Full 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

Examples of RECOVERY

1. This policy may slow the pace of economic recovery.
2. We hope for the recovery of the stolen paintings.
3. 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

Related Words

recruitment, replenishment; redemption, rescue

Near Antonyms

loss, misplacement

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