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recovery

[rɪˈkʌvəri]

recovery Definition

  • 1the process of becoming well again after an illness or injury
  • 2the action or process of regaining possession or control of something stolen or lost

Using recovery: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "recovery" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The patient is in recovery and should be able to go home soon.

  • Example

    The company's recovery from the financial crisis was slow but steady.

  • Example

    The police were able to make a full recovery of the stolen goods.

  • Example

    The athlete's recovery from the injury was remarkable.

recovery Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using recovery

  • in the process of getting better after an illness or setback

    Example

    The patient is on the road to recovery and should be able to return to work soon.

  • to regain health or strength after an illness or injury

    Example

    The athlete was able to make a full recovery and return to competition.

  • a difficult or complex task that requires a lot of effort to complete

    Example

    The project was a job for the recovery room, but the team was able to finish it on time.

Phrases with recovery

  • the period of time during which an economy grows again after a recession or depression

    Example

    The government's policies helped to speed up the economic recovery.

  • the process of retrieving lost, damaged, or corrupted data from a computer or other electronic device

    Example

    The IT department was able to perform data recovery on the damaged hard drive.

  • sober recovery

    the process of overcoming addiction to drugs or alcohol and maintaining sobriety

    Example

    The rehab center offers support groups for those in sober recovery.

Origins of recovery

from Latin 'recuperare', meaning 'regain'

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Summary: recovery in Brief

The term 'recovery' [rɪˈkʌvəri] refers to the process of becoming well again after an illness or injury, as well as the action of regaining possession or control of something stolen or lost. It spans contexts from personal health to economic growth, exemplified by 'The athlete's recovery from the injury was remarkable.' 'Recovery' extends into phrases like 'economic recovery,' and idioms like 'on the road to recovery,' denoting progress, and 'a job for the recovery room,' implying a challenging task.

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