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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Another share price slump ensued followed by another partial recovery later.
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Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
In an election seen as a referendum on the city’s post-pandemic struggles with homelessness and street crime, Lurie pitched himself as a change agent who could lead San Francisco into an era of recovery.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
The Chiefs would be a far more dangerous team with both back on the field, but there is no sense to rush their recovery either.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Its patented essential amino acid blend results from over 20 years of research at the University of Arkansas and over 25 extensive human clinical trials on muscle repair, recovery, and muscle protein synthesis.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
In an election seen as a referendum on the city’s post-pandemic struggles with homelessness and street crime, Lurie pitched himself as a change agent who could lead San Francisco into an era of recovery.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
The Chiefs would be a far more dangerous team with both back on the field, but there is no sense to rush their recovery either.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Its patented essential amino acid blend results from over 20 years of research at the University of Arkansas and over 25 extensive human clinical trials on muscle repair, recovery, and muscle protein synthesis.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recovery. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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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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