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
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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.
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Rising and warming seas, the loss of coral reefs, acidic oceans, dwindling supplies of fresh water and fish, as well as disaster recovery support from more powerful cyclones are among the most pressing concerns.
—
Helen Regan, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
The crocodile carrying the remains was located along Watson River in Far North Queensland on Friday, Feb. 7, during a recovery search for Adam Yunkaporta who went missing in the nearby town of Aurukun on Feb. 1, Queensland Police said in a news release.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
The first-stage booster for this mission is flying for the 17th time and will aim for a recovery landing downrange on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
Mahomes is the career leader in playoff (11) and Super Bowl (four) fumble recoveries, all but one his own.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
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Helen Regan, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
The crocodile carrying the remains was located along Watson River in Far North Queensland on Friday, Feb. 7, during a recovery search for Adam Yunkaporta who went missing in the nearby town of Aurukun on Feb. 1, Queensland Police said in a news release.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
The first-stage booster for this mission is flying for the 17th time and will aim for a recovery landing downrange on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
Mahomes is the career leader in playoff (11) and Super Bowl (four) fumble recoveries, all but one his own.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recovery. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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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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