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

• recapture
• reclamation
• recoupment
• repossession
• retrieval

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

This tapering often signals the market is running out of sellers, which can pave the way for a recovery as buyers start to see value at these lower levels. —Gurufocus, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024

Bharat performed Wilk’s lung transplant on June 3, and her recovery time shocked the doctors, Bharat said. —Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024

The team has developed a detailed plan to guide Leonard’s recovery that will focus on strengthening and gradually increasing the load on Leonard’s knee. —Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024

Ideas By Ryan Hampton September 24, 2024 7:00 AM EDT Hampton is a national addiction recovery advocate and author of two bestselling books on the overdose crisis: American Fix and Unsettled. —Ryan Hampton, TIME, 24 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing recovery

• data recovery
• enhanced recovery
• make a complete/full recovery
• on the road to recovery
• recovery room
• road to recovery
• speedy recovery
• spontaneous recovery

Kids Definition

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