What does "recovery" mean?

The act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost.

How do you pronounce "recovery"?

Pronounced //ɹɪˈkʌvəɹi//.

Common synonyms include: convalescence, recuperation, advance, advancement, amelioration, amendment.

//ɹɪˈkʌvəɹi// noun

noun ·Common ·High school level

Noun

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The act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost. countable, uncountable
2
the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost) wordnet
3
A return to normal health. countable, uncountable
"I hope you make a full reccovery."
4
return to an original state wordnet
5
A return to former status or position.; The act of regaining the natural position after curtseying. countable, uncountable

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gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury wordnet
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A return to former status or position.; The act of regaining the position of guard after making an attack, in fencing, sparring, etc. countable, uncountable
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Renewed growth after a slump. countable, uncountable
"Byford said: "There is no UK recovery from the pandemic without a London recovery, and there is no London recovery without a properly funded transport network."
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The recovery of debt. countable, uncountable
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A verdict giving somebody the right to recover debts or costs. countable, uncountable
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The extraction of an ore from a mine, or of a metal from an ore countable, uncountable
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The ability to recover or regain health. countable, uncountable