rehabilitation
1 of 1noun/ˌrihəbɪləˈteɪʃən/
Forms:rehabilitations
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the process of restoring a person to a functional, productive, or socially accepted position in society
- After prison, he underwent rehabilitation to reintegrate into society.
- Social programs aim at the rehabilitation of marginalized communities.
- The veteran received rehabilitation to resume work and daily life.
- Rehabilitation efforts helped the refugee find housing and employment.
- She entered a rehabilitation program after substance abuse.
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the process of converting wasteland or degraded land into land suitable for habitation, cultivation, or other productive use
- The government launched a project for the rehabilitation of marshy land.
- Farmers benefited from the rehabilitation of previously barren fields.
- Coastal rehabilitation restored the dunes and vegetation.
- Rehabilitation of the industrial wasteland enabled new housing projects.
- The program funded the rehabilitation of the farmland.
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medical treatment aimed at restoring physical function or ability, often after injury, illness, or disability
C2Learn more on Wikipedia- He received rehabilitation for his injured shoulder.
- The clinic specializes in rehabilitation for stroke patients.
- Rehabilitation exercises helped her regain mobility.
- Physical therapy is a key part of rehabilitation after surgery.
- The athlete entered a rehabilitation program after the accident.
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the action of restoring a person's reputation
- The politician sought rehabilitation after years of false accusations.
- Public apology led to the rehabilitation of her reputation.
- Rehabilitation of character often takes years of effort and advocacy.
- Rehabilitation of the author's name restored interest in his works.
- The court's decision resulted in rehabilitation of the scientist's career.