restoration

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res·to·ra·tion | \ ˌre-stə-ˈrā-shən

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

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 Previously held twice a year, the migration meetings were suspended as part of the Trump administration’s reversal of Barack Obama’s opening to Cuba that had led to a restoration of diplomatic relations in 2015. — Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2022 Constructing islands is integral to the restoration of Utah Lake. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Mar. 2022 The Alpine Blue beauty was also treated to a full paint restoration in 2016 and is presented in pristine condition. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2022 This car also was treated to a complete mechanical restoration, according to the seller. — Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 15 Feb. 2022 Memorial, an organization devoted to the restoration of historical truth, has been ordered to close. — David Remnick, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2022 Channels were established, mostly through the federal RESTORE Act, for much money to flow to coastal restoration and preservation. — al, 2 Jan. 2022 Both Teicher and Halpern have their expertise in relation to coral reef restoration. — Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021 For diplomacy to work, can threats and posturing give way to a restoration of trust? — Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Dec. 2021 See More

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