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单词 recovery
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recovery

noun

re·​cov·​ery ri-ˈkə-və-rē How to pronounce recovery (audio)
-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
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Example Sentences

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 Since the accident, a family friend began a campaign with GiveSendGo to raise money for Jameson's recovery and for his family. Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Reinfection is unlikely immediately after recovery, and also there could be benefit to allowing the body time to produce antibodies from infection. Katia Hetter, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Cineworld, the owner of Regal Cinemas, filed for chapter 11 after a sluggish recovery in theater admissions fell short of the company’s financial needs. WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 For the past 10 years, since recovery from the financial crisis of 2008, the average wage increase percentage has been about 3%, Lori Wisper, a managing director at the advisory firm Willis Towers Watson, recently told me. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 Montano said the much of the money for the changes will come from the city's share of federal pandemic recovery dollars. Kevin Mcgill, ajc, 8 Sep. 2022 Airports Council International named Sky Harbor the No. 11 busiest airport in the world and No. 9 busiest in the U.S. for passenger traffic in 2021, something airport staff attribute to a faster pandemic recovery compared to other airports. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Baribeau has also been accused of keeping some patients with little or no hope for recovery on life support for at least 30 days after surgery — perhaps, it is suspected, to improve his surgical metrics and avoid having the death blamed on his work. BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 There are several recovery programs dedicated to offering support and healing for people addicted to pornography. Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 7 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

recovery

noun

re·​cov·​ery ri-ˈkə-və-rē How to pronounce recovery (audio)
-ˈkəv-rē
plural recoveries
: the act or process of regaining or returning to a normal or usual state
She made a full recovery.

Medical Definition

recovery

noun

re·​cov·​ery ri-ˈkəv-(ə-)rē How to pronounce recovery (audio)
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 How to pronounce recovery (audio)
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

recovery

noun

1
as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back the recovery of the sunken boat took over a week

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • reclamation
  • retrieval
  • rescue
  • recapture
  • repossession
  • replenishment
  • recoupment
  • redemption
  • recruitment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • loss
  • misplacement
2
as in rehabilitation
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength his recovery from the flu was remarkably quick

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • rehabilitation
  • rehab
  • healing
  • recuperation
  • convalescence
  • comeback
  • survival
  • mending
  • revival
  • resuscitation
  • snapback
  • rally

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • deterioration
  • decline
  • failing
  • degeneration
  • worsening
  • weakening
  • sinking
  • fading
  • relapse
  • regression
  • wasting (away)
  • wilting
  • languishing
  • withering
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