restoration

UK
/ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən/

Translations

restorationnoun
restorations
pl
UK
/ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən/
The restoration of the old painting took several months to complete.
La restauration du vieux tableau a pris plusieurs mois.
The restoration of the monarchy was a significant event in the country's history.
Le rétablissement de la monarchie a été un événement important de l'histoire du pays.
Additional translations
reconstitutionPour une espèce éteinte reconstituée à partir de fossiles.
restaurationEn dentisterie.
restorationadjective
UK
/ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən/
Attributive use: “restoration work”, “restoration crew” – functions adjectivally.
de restauration
Restoration work on the cathedral is expected to last five years.
Les travaux de restauration de la cathédrale devraient durer cinq ans.

Definitions

restorationnoun
The act of returning something to a former condition, place, or position.
The restoration of the old painting took several months to complete.
The process of repairing or renovating a building, work of art, etc., so as to restore it to its original condition.
The restoration of the historic theater was funded by a local charity.
The reinstatement of a previous practice, right, or situation.
The restoration of the monarchy was a significant event in the country's history.
A model or replica of an extinct animal, plant, or other organism, reconstructed from fossil evidence.
The museum's new exhibit features a restoration of a prehistoric dinosaur.
A dental filling, crown, or other structure used to replace lost tooth material and restore normal function.
The dentist placed a ceramic restoration on the damaged tooth.
restorationadjective
Relating to the process, activity, or business of restoring something.
Restoration work on the cathedral is expected to last five years.