Definition of recoup
transitive verb
1a : to get an equivalent for (losses) : make up forb : reimburse, compensate recoup a person for losses
2 : regain an attempt to recoup his fortune
intransitive verb
: to make good or make up for something lost; also : recuperate
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Examples of recoup in a Sentence
It will be hard for us to recoup the loss.
Movie studios can turn to video sales to recoup the costs of a movie that does poorly at the box office.
She recouped only a portion of her investment.
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Trump’s initiative is also expected to try to foster more public-private partnerships, including toll roads that would allow private investors to recoup their upfront spending.
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John Roth, who was the acting Pentagon comptroller during last week's budget rollout, told reporters the plan could generate about $2 billion a year in savings once the costs are recouped.
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The multimillion-dollar investment by Olive Group, in theory, would be recouped by tolls, a cut of which would also go to the Iraqi government.
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Airbnb spokesman Ben Breit said the agreement ensures the village will recoup 100 percent of the taxes they're owed from company bookings.
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And everyone expects the drugs to cost more than those for common maladies, because companies have to recoup research and development investment and generate profits from a smaller customer base.
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YouTube then recoups that money from advertising revenues, or at least that’s the idea.
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Origin and Etymology of recoup
French recouper to cut back, from Old French, from re- + couper to cut — more at cope
First Known Use: 1628
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playDefinition of recoup for English Language Learners
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: to get back (money that has been spent, invested, lost, etc.)
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