recovery

UK
/rɪˈkʌvəri/
US
/rɪˈkʌvəri/

Translations

recoverynoun
recoveries
pl
UK
/rɪˈkʌvəri/
US
/rɪˈkʌvəri/
The recovery of the economy is progressing slowly.
Восстановление экономики идет медленно.
His recovery from the illness was remarkable.
Его излечение от болезни было замечательным.
The recovery of the stolen painting was a major success for the police.
Возвращение украденной картины было большим успехом для полиции.
recoveryadjective
UK
/rɪˈkʌvəri/
US
/rɪˈkʌvəri/
Used attributively before another noun to designate something connected with or intended for a process of recovery (e.g. "recovery plan").

Definitions

recoverynoun
The process of returning to a normal state of health, mind, or strength.
After the surgery, her recovery took several weeks.
The action or process of regaining possession or control of something stolen or lost.
The recovery of the stolen artifacts was a major success for the police.
The act of obtaining usable substances from waste products.
The recovery of metals from electronic waste is an important industry.
A return to a normal state of economic activity after a recession or depression.
The country's economic recovery was faster than expected after the financial crisis.
The process of restoring lost or corrupted data on a computer system or storage device.
After the crash, the engineers began the long task of data recovery.
The obtaining of monetary compensation or damages through legal proceedings.
The claimant's recovery totalled nearly half a million dollars.
recoveryadjective
Relating to or intended for a process of recovery.
The hospital has a dedicated recovery ward for postoperative patients.