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recoup

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkuːp/

Definition of recoup

[with object]

regain (something lost or expended):rains have helped recoup water levels sleep was what she needed to recoup her strength [no object]:he’s just resting, recouping from the trial
regain (money spent) through subsequent profits:oil companies are keen to recoup their investment
reimburse or compensate (someone) for money spent or lost: the company turned to the real estate industry to recoup them
Law deduct or keep back (part of a sum due): federal law allows them to recoup part of the damages

Derivatives

early 17th century (as a legal term): from French recouper 'retrench, cut back', from re- 'back' + couper 'to cut'

Definition of recoup in the US English dictionary

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