Recovery (Noun)
Meaning 1
Return to an original state; "the recovery of the forest after the fire was surprisingly rapid".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 2
The act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost).
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The team worked together for the recovery of the rare species found only in that region.
- A recovery effort was launched to save the damaged cultural artifacts from the floodwaters.
- The divers initiated a recovery procedure to retrieve the lost equipment from the ocean floor.
- After the tornado struck, a massive recovery operation was started to rebuild the devastated town.
- The historical society led a recovery program to restore the centuries-old documents damaged by the fire.
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Meaning 3
Gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- She made a slow but full recovery from her surgery thanks to her commitment to her physical therapy regimen.
- After being bedridden with the flu for a week, he finally began to see the start of his recovery.
- Her recovery was accelerated by the supportive care she received from her family and medical team.
- A few weeks of rest and relaxation facilitated a quick recovery from her injury, allowing her to get back to work.
- Thanks to modern medical technology, his recovery from the car accident was nothing short of miraculous.