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Definition restoration in British English

restoration noun

noun
/ˌrestəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/
1

the process of putting something such as a piece of art or a building back into its original condition so that it looks cleaner and better

Example

She specializes in the cleaning and restoration of antique paintings.

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2

the act of returning something that was lost, stolen, or removed

Example

Activists are demanding the restoration of democracy.

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3

the process of returning the original software programs to a computer after it has been repaired

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Definition restoration in British English