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   Re·cov·er·y

   /rəˈkəv(ə)rē/

   

   noun

   • 1. a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength: "signs of recovery in the housing market" Similar recuperationconvalescencereturn to healthprocess of getting betterrehabilitationhealingrallyingimprovementrallyingpicking upbettermentameliorationrallyupturnupswingcomebackrevivalrenewala turn for the betterOpposite relapsedeterioration
   • 2. the action or process of regaining possession or control of something stolen or lost: "a team of salvage experts to ensure the recovery of family possessions" Similar retrievalregainingrepossessiongetting backrecapturereclamationrecoupingretakingredemptionreplevinrare:recoupmentrecuperationOpposite loss
   • ▪ the action of regaining or securing compensation or money lost or spent by means of a legal process or subsequent profits: "debt recovery"
   • ▪ an object or amount of money recovered: "the recoveries included gold jewelry"
   • ▪ a stroke bringing the ball from the rough or from a hazard back on to the fairway or the green.
   • ▪ an act of taking possession of a fumbled ball: "he finished the season with three fumble recoveries and an interception"
   • ▪ (in rowing, cycling, or swimming) the action of returning the paddle, leg, or arm to its initial position ready to make a new stroke: "I have my heel below the pedal during the power stroke and above it during recovery"
   • 3. the process of removing or extracting an energy source or industrial chemical for use, reuse, or waste treatment: "sulfur recovery"

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting a means of restoration): from Anglo-Norman French recoverie, from recovrer ‘get back’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › recoveryRecovery Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of RECOVERY is the act, process, or an instance of recovering; especially : an economic upturn (as after a depression). How to use recovery in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRECOVERY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   RECOVERY definition: 1. the process of becoming well again after an illness or injury: 2. the process of becoming…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › recoveryRECOVERY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   RECOVERY meaning: 1. the process of becoming well again after an illness or injury: 2. the process of becoming…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › recoveryRECOVERY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   recovery. / rɪˈkʌvərɪ / noun. the act or process of recovering, esp from sickness, a shock, or a setback; recuperation. restoration to a former or better condition. the regaining of something lost. the extraction of useful substances from waste. the recovery of a space capsule after a space flight. law.

6. www.samhsa.gov › find-help › recoveryRecovery and Recovery Support | SAMHSA

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   SAMHSA's working definition of recovery defines recovery as a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential. Recovery signals a dramatic shift in the expectation for positive outcomes for individuals who experience mental and substance use ...

7. www.psychologytoday.com › what-does-recovery-meanWhat Does Recovery Mean? | Psychology Today

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   Sep 18, 2023 · Recovery is a process of transformation that necessitates changing how I relate to myself, to others, and to the world. It is an extraordinary undertaking, requiring no...

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › recoveryRecovery - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A recovery is when you save something that was lost, in danger of becoming lost, or retrieved. If something was taken from you, such as diamonds, money, or your dignity, and you get it back, you can say that you are glad for its recovery.