restoration

noun res·to·ra·tion \ ˌre-stə-ˈrā-shən \

|Updated on: 20 Jun 2018

Examples: restoration in a Sentence

Definition of restoration

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

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

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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 of restoration from the Web

As restoration work began, the art school’s director, Prof.

— yonette joseph, New York Times, "Glasgow Jewel Goes Up in Flames for Second Time in 4 Years," 16 June 2018
In Windsor Locks, the town is carrying out restoration work to create a welcome center at its historic station, which was built in 1875.

— rebecca lurye, courant.com, "Despite New Commuter Line, Rail Upgrades Lag North Of Hartford," 12 June 2018
On Grand Isle, not far from Blanchard's seafood business, there are signs of coastal restoration work.

— gena somra, CNN, "Louisiana's shrinking marshes signal the loss of a way of life," 6 June 2018
Though the home is not yet listed on the National Register of Historic Places (something the current owner hopes to pursue in the near future), the potential may exist for tax breaks for restoration work on the home.

— elizabeth finkelstein, Country Living, "We Cannot Stop Staring at the Photos of This South Carolina Fixer-Upper," 1 June 2018
According to Lenzi, restoration work has begun and demolition permits have been issued.

— frank abderholden, Lake County News-Sun, "'Building up others': Volunteers collect donations for residents displaced by Waukegan apartment fire," 21 May 2018
Before restoration work began, three active slides existed along the banks in the project area.

— sheila vilvens, Cincinnati.com, "More than coffee found at Milford's The Main Cup," 2 May 2018
The suspect was apprehended a few blocks away and police said that the store remains closed while fire restoration work is completed.

— mike nolan, Daily Southtown, "Juvenile charged with setting fire at Old Navy in Orland Park," 30 Apr. 2018
Gregory is a church official and board member of ROSSIA (Russian Orthodox Sacred Sites of Alaska), which funds restoration work in Russian Orthodox churches statewide.

— author: jim paulin, Anchorage Daily News, "To help fund fire protection for iconic Unalaska church, congregation considers starting AirBnB on church grounds," 30 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of restoration

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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RESTORATION Defined for English Language Learners

restoration

noun

Definition of restoration for English Language Learners

: the act or process of returning something to its original condition by repairing it, cleaning it, etc.
: the act of bringing back something that existed before
: the act of returning something that was stolen or taken