restoration
noun
res·to·ra·tion
ˌre-stə-ˈrā-shən 
1
a
: a bringing back to a former position or condition : reinstatement
the restoration of peace
b
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
Had the board approved the rezoning, restoration of the property would have begun soon.
—
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia, which is currently running a campaign to save or plant two billion trees by 2030, is experimenting with using drones for habitat restoration.
—Emily Anthes Chang W. Lee, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Members participate in scientific activities, education, conservation and restoration.
—Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
Renovation and restoration While the newspaper article offered a wealth of information on the look of the home, some major structural issues had to be taken care of before any cosmetic work could begin.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2024
More beavers are slated to be released this summer on the Tule River Reservation in the foothills of the southern Sierra, where the Tule River Tribe has long been a leader of beaver restoration efforts in the state.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
The nature restoration project at a park in Knokke-Heist planned to remove some weeds and restore some dunes, the Municipality of Knokke-Heist said in an April 3 news release.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
Smile Hair Clinic stands out as a dependable choice for anyone looking for hair restoration procedures because of its dedication to providing complete care.
—Chiara Accardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024
The order directed state leaders to avoid projects that would harm vulnerable wetlands, while also instructing state agencies to pursue more federal funding for wetlands restoration.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia, which is currently running a campaign to save or plant two billion trees by 2030, is experimenting with using drones for habitat restoration.
—Emily Anthes Chang W. Lee, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Members participate in scientific activities, education, conservation and restoration.
—Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
Renovation and restoration While the newspaper article offered a wealth of information on the look of the home, some major structural issues had to be taken care of before any cosmetic work could begin.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2024
More beavers are slated to be released this summer on the Tule River Reservation in the foothills of the southern Sierra, where the Tule River Tribe has long been a leader of beaver restoration efforts in the state.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
The nature restoration project at a park in Knokke-Heist planned to remove some weeds and restore some dunes, the Municipality of Knokke-Heist said in an April 3 news release.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
Smile Hair Clinic stands out as a dependable choice for anyone looking for hair restoration procedures because of its dedication to providing complete care.
—Chiara Accardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024
The order directed state leaders to avoid projects that would harm vulnerable wetlands, while also instructing state agencies to pursue more federal funding for wetlands restoration.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
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restoration
noun
res·to·ra·tion
ˌres-tə-ˈrā-shən
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
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