recovery
recovery Lexical Profile
recovery Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after an illness, injury, or addiction.
"The physical therapist designed a daily exercise routine to speed up her recovery after knee surgery."
An improvement in the performance or condition of an economy, market, or business after a period of decline or recession.
"Rising consumer confidence and steady job growth signaled a strong economic recovery."
The action or process of regaining possession or control of something stolen, lost, or damaged.
"A reward was offered for information leading to the safe recovery of the stolen paintings."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English recoverie, borrowed from Anglo-French recoverie, from Old French recovree, a noun formed from the verb recovrer ('to regain'), which ultimately derives from Latin recuperare.