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recovery

1 of 1noun
/rɪ.ˈkʌ.və.ri/
Forms:recoveries
1

the gradual process of healing or regaining strength after illness, injury, or exertion

B1
  • He required several weeks of recovery after the operation.
  • Athletes need proper recovery after intense training.
  • Recovery from the flu can take a few days.
  • She felt better after a period of rest and recovery.
  • The patient's recovery was slower than expected.
2

a return to a previous or normal state

C1
  • The economy is showing signs of recovery after the recession.
  • After the storm, the town began its recovery.
  • Recovery of the building took several months.
  • Wildlife populations showed gradual recovery after the fire.
  • The country focused on recovery after the conflict.
3

the act of regaining possession of something lost, stolen, or in danger of being lost

  • The police announced the recovery of the stolen paintings.
  • He celebrated the recovery of his lost documents.
  • The company focused on the recovery of unpaid debts.
  • Recovery of data from the damaged drive was successful.
  • The team worked on the recovery of the shipwreck artifacts.
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