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Definition recovery in American English

recovery noun

noun
/rɪˈkʌvəri/
1

the process of becoming fit and healthy again after an illness or injury

Example

The doctors expect Josie to make a full and speedy recovery.

Example

his recovery from alcoholism

Synonyms and related words
recover survive respond
Example

There were still no real signs of an economic recovery.

Synonyms and related words
beginning start introduction
3

the act of getting something again that was lost, stolen, or owed

Example

the recovery of stolen property

Example

Their objective is the recovery of land lost in previous wars.

Synonyms and related words
collection acquisition gathering
Definition recovery in American English