Reparation (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of putting something in working order again.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The mechanic spent hours on the reparation of the old car's engine before it was roadworthy again.
- The reparation of the damaged bridge took several months to complete.
- The company offered to pay for the reparation of the broken appliance under warranty.
- After the storm, the city focused on the reparation of the damaged infrastructure.
- The antique furniture required careful reparation to restore it to its original condition.
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- Restoration
- Care
- Reconstruction
- Quickie
- Quicky
- Band Aid
- Restitution
- Darning
- Upkeep
- Patching
- Maintenance
- Quick Fix
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Meaning 2
Compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury; "an act for which there is no reparation".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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Meaning 3
Something done or paid in expiation of a wrong; "how can I make amends".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 4
(usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors; "Germany was unable to pay the reparations demanded after World War I".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.