Definition of Recovery

1. Noun. Return to an original state. "The recovery of the forest after the fire was surprisingly rapid"

Generic synonyms: Advance, Betterment, Improvement
Derivative terms: Recover

2. Noun. Gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury.
Exact synonyms: Convalescence, Recuperation
Generic synonyms: Healing
Specialized synonyms: Lysis, Rally
Derivative terms: Convalesce, Convalescent, Recover, Recuperate, Recuperate

3. Noun. The act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost).
Exact synonyms: Retrieval
Generic synonyms: Act, Deed, Human Action, Human Activity
Specialized synonyms: Repossession, Reclamation, Deliverance, Delivery, Rescue, Saving, Ransom, Recapture, Retaking
Derivative terms: Recover, Retrieve

Definition of Recovery

1. n. The act of recovering, regaining, or retaking possession.

2. n. Act of regaining the natural position after curtseying.

Definition of Recovery

1. Noun. The act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost. ¹

2. Noun. A return to normal health. ¹

3. Noun. A return to former status. ¹

4. Noun. Renewed growth after a slump (economy). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Recovery

1. an economic upturn [n -ERIES]

Medical Definition of Recovery

1. 1. A getting back or regaining; recuperation. 2. Emergence from general anaesthesia. 3. In nuclear magnetic resonance, refers to relaxation. Origin: M.E., fr. O.Fr. Recoverer, fr. L. Recupero, to recover, get back, fr. Re-, again, + capio, to take (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Recovery

recoverableness
recoverance
recovered
recovered(p)
recoveree
recoverees
recoverer
recoverers
recoveries
recoverin
recovering
recoveror
recoverors
recovers
recovery (current term)
recovery CD
recovery CDs
recovery boiler
recovery position
recovery positions
recovery room
recovery score
recovery time objective
recovre
recower
recowered
recowers
recoyle
recoyled

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