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.
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This announcement follows other similar measures related to Native Americans, including Biden's restoration of sacred lands in Utah previously reduced in size under the President-elect Donald Trump's first administration.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
However, a whole-home restoration after a major fire can cost up to $72,300.
—Ryan Barone, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In the spring, the storied hotel will complete a more than five-year, $550 million renovation, restoration and expansion on its sprawling 28 acres, extending its capacity to 938 guest rooms across the original Victorian building and four newer developments.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
The fire caused an outpouring of generosity, with individuals and businesses donating upward of $1 billion toward restoration efforts within two years.
—Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
However, a whole-home restoration after a major fire can cost up to $72,300.
—Ryan Barone, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In the spring, the storied hotel will complete a more than five-year, $550 million renovation, restoration and expansion on its sprawling 28 acres, extending its capacity to 938 guest rooms across the original Victorian building and four newer developments.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
The fire caused an outpouring of generosity, with individuals and businesses donating upward of $1 billion toward restoration efforts within two years.
—Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restoration. Accessed 22 Dec. 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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