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Definition recovery in British English

recovery noun

noun
/rɪˈkʌv(ə)ri/
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

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Example

There were still no real signs of an economic recovery.

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3

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

Example

the recovery of stolen property

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

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Definition recovery in British English