recovery

 
Pronunciation: /rɪˈkʌv(ə)ri/

noun (plural recoveries)

[mass noun]
  • 1a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength: signs of recovery in the housing market [count noun]: it is hoped that Lawrence can make a full recovery
  • 2the action or process of regaining possession or control of something stolen or lost: a team of salvage experts to ensure the recovery of family possessions
  • the action of regaining or securing compensation or money lost or spent by means of a legal process or subsequent profits: debt recovery
  • [count noun] an object or amount of money recovered: the recoveries included gold jewellery
  • the action of taking a vehicle or aircraft that has broken down or crashed to a place for repair: [as modifier]: a recovery vehicle
  • (also recovery shot) [count noun] Golf a stroke bringing the ball from the rough or from a hazard back on to the fairway or the green.
  • [count noun] American Football an act of regaining a dropped ball: he finished the season with three fumble recoveries and an interception
  • (in rowing, cycling, or swimming) the action of returning the paddle, leg, or arm to its initial position ready to make a new stroke: I have my heel below the pedal during the power stroke and above it during recovery [as modifier]: the brace is used as a recovery stroke to avoid capsize
  • 3the process of removing or extracting an energy source or industrial chemical for use, reuse, or waste treatment: sulphur recovery

Phrases

in recovery

recovering from mental illness or drug addiction: many people in recovery tell trauma stories

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting a means of restoration): from Anglo-Norman French recoverie, from recovrer 'get back'