recoup

 
Pronunciation: /rɪˈkuːp/

verb

[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

recoupable

adjective

recoupment

noun

Origin:

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