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)3capitalized 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