Main Entry: res·to·ra·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌres-tə-ˈrā-shən\

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

1 : an act of restoring or the condition of being restored: as a : a bringing back to a former position or condition : reinstatement <the restoration of peace> b : restitution c : a restoring to an unimpaired or improved condition <the restoration of a painting> d : the replacing of missing teeth or crowns
2 : something that is restored; especially : a representation or reconstruction of the original form (as of a fossil or a building)
3 capitalized a : the reestablishing of the monarchy in England in 1660 under Charles II b : the period in English history usually held to coincide with the reign of Charles II but sometimes to extend through the reign of James II