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 Los Angeles Festival of Movies will present its inaugural edition on April 4-7, co-presented by MUBI and Mezzanine and featuring 12 titles (one world premiere), three 4K restorations, a featured artist talk, documentary series and a short film program. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024 The artwork’s painstaking restoration by the Fine Art Restoration Company took over a year to complete. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024 Now that restorations are complete, the piece will go on sale at Anderson & Garland, an auction house based in Newcastle, England, on March 20. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Mar. 2024 The Four Lakes Task Force acquired all four dams through condemnation in late 2020 and took on responsibility for restoration and financing on behalf of Midland and Gladwin counties. Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2024 Under the plan, member states would have to meet restoration targets for specific habitats and species, with the aim of covering at least 20% of the region’s land and sea areas by 2030. Raf Casert, Quartz, 28 Feb. 2024 Of that total, over a billion went to restoration efforts, mainly in Maryland, but some in Virginia. Louise Schiavone, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 It is being blocked by the conservative opposition party, which demands restoration of a subsidy on diesel fuel for farmers. David McHugh, Quartz, 23 Feb. 2024 After all, the flat-six’s symphony should take priority here. Akin to Apple products under Steve Jobs, where internal componentry never seen by consumers was treated with exhaustive attention, Singer’s white-glove approach is intended to redefine 911 restorations. Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 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 19 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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