restoration

noun

res·​to·​ra·​tion ˌre-stə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce restoration (audio)
1
: an act of restoring or the condition of being restored: such as
a
: a bringing back to a former position or condition : reinstatement
the restoration of peace
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

Examples of restoration in a Sentence

The building is undergoing restoration. the restoration of peace after war the restoration of law and order by the police The town called for a restoration of the law.
Recent Examples on the Web The property is currently undergoing a massive $550 million restoration — a comprehensive five-year project. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024 Over the decades, the theater has changed hands many times and now, after extensive restoration, is back to hosting theater productions, movies, and talent shows. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2024 Therefore, the film’s restoration with the original English-language soundtrack was a way to celebrate both Zeffirelli’s film and his muted music. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024 With sea level rise factored in—which increases the area of these blue carbon ecosystems—their restoration could increase carbon sequestration in the region by 10 to 20 percent. Bianca Nogrady, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024 There’s been plenty of breakage but also restoration. Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2024 Sean McGonigal, 72, a leather restoration worker and one of the cooperative’s founders, remembered it as a slightly shabby but vibrant community that welcomed hundreds of artists over the years and hosted rowdy Halloween parties. Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024 Despite this, specialists were able to dissect it into eight sections for careful restoration. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024 In addition to being economically viable, landscape restoration is socially transformative for communities. 1000 Landscapes For 1 Billion People, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of restoration was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restoration. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

restoration

noun
res·​to·​ra·​tion ˌres-tə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce restoration (audio)
1
: an act of restoring or the condition of being restored
2
: something (as a building) that has been restored

Medical Definition

restoration

noun
res·​to·​ra·​tion ˌres-tə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce restoration (audio)
: the act of restoring or the condition of being restored: as
a
: a returning to a normal or healthy condition
b
: the replacing of missing teeth or crowns
also : a dental replacement (as a denture) used for restoration
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