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

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 The Prince of Wales, who is first in line to the throne, already had taken on more responsibilities after father Charles sought treatment for an enlarged prostate last month and Princess Kate postponed her appearances at royal events until Easter due to recovery from her surgery. Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024 The recovery and treatment has helped as well as other things. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2024 The declaration expansion is to support ongoing recovery from last month’s storms, which produced near-hurricane level wind in the Sacramento area that knocked down hundreds of power poles and tree limbs. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2024 The emphasis on nutrition, rest and recovery was the biggest change for the offseason program, Muhammad said. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024 But the footage did little if anything to dampen speculation and conspiracy theories over her medical procedure and recovery, including after Kensington Palace released an altered image of Middleton with her family on the U.K.’s Mother’s Day. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Mar. 2024 The occasion served primarily to promote the Layne Staley Memorial Fund, a charity founded by Staley’s parents in 2002 to provide treatment and recovery funds to address heroin addiction in the Seattle music community. 2. Spin Contributor, SPIN, 22 Mar. 2024 Before the Princess of Wales shared the latest news about her health, a family source told PEOPLE that Prince Harry and Meghan were in the dark about Kate's abdominal surgery and recovery. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024 In it, Fed researchers say corporate profits contributed 100% of overall inflation in the first year of the recovery and 41% of inflation in 2021-22 — a dynamic similar to other recoveries in the last 70 years. Marc Levy, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of recovery was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Recovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recovery. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

recovery

noun
re·​cov·​ery ri-ˈkəv-(ə-)rē How to pronounce recovery (audio)
plural recoveries
: the act or process or an instance of recovering

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

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