recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkə-və-rē 
-ˈkəv-rē
plural recoveries
1
: the act, process, or an instance of recovering
especially
: an economic upturn (as after a depression)
2
: the process of combating a disorder (such as alcoholism) or a real or perceived problem
Synonyms
Examples of recovery in a Sentence
This policy may slow the pace of economic recovery.
We hope for the recovery of the stolen paintings.
Their mission was the recovery of the space capsule.
Recent Examples on the Web
The latest attempt to turn athletic recovery into a science comes from researchers at the University of Auckland’s Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand.
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Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 19 Aug. 2024
What isn’t as often remembered is the transfer of power between the two, when Hoover attempted to convince his successor to emplace measures that would have effectively scrapped his left-leaning economic recovery plan.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Aug. 2024
During her intense physical recovery, she’s treated by a handsome sports doctor who pushes her to get back up and keep going.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2024
But, in 2010, Russell had to go into surgery for a perforated bowel; he was replaced during his recovery by a handful of vocalists such as Warrant’s Jani Lane and XYZ’s Terry Ilous.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
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Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 19 Aug. 2024
What isn’t as often remembered is the transfer of power between the two, when Hoover attempted to convince his successor to emplace measures that would have effectively scrapped his left-leaning economic recovery plan.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Aug. 2024
During her intense physical recovery, she’s treated by a handsome sports doctor who pushes her to get back up and keep going.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2024
But, in 2010, Russell had to go into surgery for a perforated bowel; he was replaced during his recovery by a handful of vocalists such as Warrant’s Jani Lane and XYZ’s Terry Ilous.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recovery. Accessed 5 Sep. 2024.
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recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkəv-(ə-)rē
plural recoveries
: the act or process or an instance of recovering
Medical Definition
recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkəv-(ə-)rē
plural recoveries
: the act of regaining or returning toward a normal or healthy state
Legal Definition
recovery
noun
re·cov·ery
ri-ˈkə-və-rē
plural recoveries
1
: the act, process, or fact of recovering
2
a
: the obtaining, getting back, or vindication of a right or property by judgment or decree
especially
: the obtaining of damages
b
: an amount awarded by or collected as a result of a judgment or decree
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