recovery

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   return to an original state

   the recovery of the forest after the fire was surprisingly rapid

2. 2
   noun

   A return to normal health.

   I hope you make a full recovery.

3. 3
   noun

   Renewed growth after a slump.

   Byford said: "There is no UK recovery from the pandemic without a London recovery, and there is no London recovery without a properly funded transport network.

4. 4
   noun

   the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost)

5. 5
   noun

   gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

6. 6
   noun

   The act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost.

7. 7
   noun

   A return to former status or position.

8. 8
   noun

   The recovery of debt.

Etymology

From Middle English recoveree, from Old French recovree, from recovrer (“recover”).