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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For those communities, recovery has been measured in years, not months.
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Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
And with Los Angeles being the top moviegoing market, studios and theater owners are hoping the distraction provided by a trip to the movies — which still costs far less than other forms of entertainment — continues as the city begins a long and arduous recovery.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
Set within the Raffles London at The OWO, the program has been designed by movement, recovery, and nutrition experts and caters to all fitness levels.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Related Articles In the 1970s, Ms. Howard acknowledged her alcoholism and went into recovery.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
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Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
And with Los Angeles being the top moviegoing market, studios and theater owners are hoping the distraction provided by a trip to the movies — which still costs far less than other forms of entertainment — continues as the city begins a long and arduous recovery.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
Set within the Raffles London at The OWO, the program has been designed by movement, recovery, and nutrition experts and caters to all fitness levels.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Related Articles In the 1970s, Ms. Howard acknowledged her alcoholism and went into recovery.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recovery. Accessed 20 Jan. 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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