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recovery
[ri-kuhv-uh-ree]
noun
plural
recoveriesan act of recovering.
the regaining of or possibility of regaining something lost or taken away.
restoration or return to health from sickness.
restoration or return to any former and better state or condition.
time required for recovering.
something that is gained in recovering.
an improvement in the economy marking the end of a recession or decline.
the regaining of substances in usable form, as from refuse material or waste products.
Law.the obtaining of right to something by verdict or judgment of a court of law.
Football.an act or instance of recovering a fumble.
Fencing.the movement to the position of guard after a lunge.
Rowing.a return to a former position for making the next stroke.
recovery
/ ɪˈʌəɪ /
noun
the act or process of recovering, esp from sickness, a shock, or a setback; recuperation
restoration to a former or better condition
the regaining of something lost
the extraction of useful substances from waste
the recovery of a space capsule after a space flight
law
the obtaining of a right, etc, by the judgment of a court
(in the US) the final judgment or verdict in a case
fencing a return to the position of guard after making an attack
swimming rowing the action of bringing the arm, oar, etc, forward for another stroke
golf a stroke played from the rough or a bunker to the fairway or green
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
The black box, unlike the name suggests, is actually two bright orange devices - one for the CVR and the other for the FDR - painted with reflective strips for easier recovery after a crash.
Rosy projections of a robust recovery this year have not materialized.
And so began his long journey of recovery and self-love.
Single 3rd Time Lucky, which was released in advance of the album, explores AJ's relationship with his mum and her recovery from cancer.
His father said no-one seemed to react to what was unfolding in front of their eyes as he remembered rushing to his son's side to put him in a recovery position.
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