recovery

noun
UK: /rɪˈkʌv.ər.i/
US: /rɪˈkʌv.ɚ.i/

  1. The process of getting back to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.

    1. Her recovery was quick after the surgery. [ ] [ ]
    2. The patient is making a good recovery from his illness with the medication. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of finding or getting something back that was lost or stolen.

    1. The recovery of the stolen car was a relief. [ ] [ ]
    2. Police ensured the recovery of valuable artifacts from the museum theft. [ ] [ ]

  3. An improvement in the economy after a period of decline.

    1. The economy is showing signs of recovery. [ ] [ ]
    2. Economists predict a slow recovery in the housing market this year. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

restoration retrieval rehabilitation improvement
recovery verb

  1. To get back to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.

    1. He is recovering well after his injury. [ ] [ ]
    2. It took her several weeks to fully recover from the flu, but now she's better. [ ] [ ]

  2. To get back something that was lost or stolen.

    1. They managed to recover the missing data. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company hopes to recover its investment within five years after the crisis. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "recovery" in English means: The process of getting back to a normal state of health, mind, or strength., The act of finding or getting something back that was lost or stolen., An improvement in the economy after a period of decline..

The phonetic transcription of "recovery" is /rɪˈkʌv.ər.i/ in British English and /rɪˈkʌv.ɚ.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "recovery": restoration, retrieval, rehabilitation, improvement.

Example usage of "recovery": "Her recovery was quick after the surgery.". More examples on the page.