Recovery
noun
The action or process of returning to normal from an illness or problem.
After surgery, she made a quick recovery.
Often appears as...
- make a recovery
- complete recovery
noun
The process or fact of getting back something lost or taken away.
The recovery of stolen goods.
Often appears as...
- debt recovery
- recovery operation
noun
The process of returning to a normal state after a catastrophic event or time of difficulty.
The country is still in the early stages of economic recovery.
Often appears as...
- economic recovery
- recovery after a disaster
noun
The extraction or getting back of substances from a physical state.
In this project, we are aiming for 70% waste recovery.
Often appears as...
- waste recovery
- heat recovery
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Technical
noun
The action or process of returning to normal from an illness or problem.
After surgery, she made a quick recovery.
Often appears as...
- make a recovery
- complete recovery
noun
The process or fact of getting back something lost or taken away.
The recovery of stolen goods.
Often appears as...
- debt recovery
- recovery operation
noun
The process of returning to a normal state after a catastrophic event or time of difficulty.
The country is still in the early stages of economic recovery.
Often appears as...
- economic recovery
- recovery after a disaster
noun
The extraction or getting back of substances from a physical state.
In this project, we are aiming for 70% waste recovery.
Often appears as...
- waste recovery
- heat recovery
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Health Related
Focuses on the improvement from sickness or injury.
Her recovery took weeks, but she's healthier now.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Personal
Usually describes a person's journey back to health.
After his accident, Paul's recovery was inspiring.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Implies hopeful improvement when used in medical contexts.
The doctor is optimistic about her recovery.
Pro Tip 1/3Health Related
Focuses on the improvement from sickness or injury.
Her recovery took weeks, but she's healthier now.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Personal
Usually describes a person's journey back to health.
After his accident, Paul's recovery was inspiring.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Implies hopeful improvement when used in medical contexts.
The doctor is optimistic about her recovery.
Pro Tip 1/3Health Related
Focuses on the improvement from sickness or injury.
Her recovery took weeks, but she's healthier now.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Personal
Usually describes a person's journey back to health.
After his accident, Paul's recovery was inspiring.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Implies hopeful improvement when used in medical contexts.
The doctor is optimistic about her recovery.
Compare with
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Aphasia: The disorder...
Our brain's ability to repair itself, known as brain plasticity, permits areas surrounding a brain lesion to take over some functions during the recovery process. Scientists have been conducting experiments using new forms of technology, which they believe may encourage brain plasticity in people with aphasia.
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Alice Goffman: How we're...
to basically never do anything wrong. Why are we not providing support to young kids facing these challenges? Why are we offering only handcuffs, jail time and this fugitive existence? Can we imagine something better? Can we imagine a criminal justice system that prioritizes recovery,
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Love doesn’t need labels...
visits and a hospital stay I found out that the pain was coming from a parasite that was eating me alive from the inside out through my months of recovery I decided to read the hundreds of journals that I had beneath my bed that I've been keeping since I was a kid and instead of
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Watch One Family's...
you only would expect it could be sadness it could be anger it could be love it could be affection we've been very surprised that the remarkable recovery she's me she's by far not done and she's a long way to go but in this case we're talking about someone who has
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Adorable Baby Animal...
recovery from the trauma is a long process as edwin knows only too well they saw the mothers being killed they saw their families being separated from them and since elephants were a very strong memory they will remember that for the rest of the life
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Feeding Baby Orphaned...
recovery from the trauma is a long process as edwin knows only too well they saw the mothers being killed they saw their families being separated from them and since elephants were a very strong memory they will remember that for the rest of the life
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Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
just like harriet it's thought his mum was hit by a car he was just found sitting by her body he was not even two weeks old he was very traumatized very dehydrated and he's made a really good recovery and he has created this amazing life for
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The surprising reason...
and causes a rise in body temperature. It also makes you sleepy, and you lose your appetite and thirst. But what's the point of all of these unpleasant symptoms? Well, we're not yet sure, but some theorize that they aid in recovery.
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What happens when you...
This doesn't just undermine recovery. It's also dangerous. Our brains aren't invincible. They still need us to shield them from harm and help them undo damage once it's been done.
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Tracking Bluefin Tuna PIPE...
uncover remarkable details about the lives of these iconic fish their journey in this way is helping to build an ocean-wide recovery plan and as the fish break new ground every
Video examples
Aphasia: The disorder...
Our brain's ability to repair itself, known as brain plasticity, permits areas surrounding a brain lesion to take over some functions during the recovery process. Scientists have been conducting experiments using new forms of technology, which they believe may encourage brain plasticity in people with aphasia.
Video examples
Alice Goffman: How we're...
to basically never do anything wrong. Why are we not providing support to young kids facing these challenges? Why are we offering only handcuffs, jail time and this fugitive existence? Can we imagine something better? Can we imagine a criminal justice system that prioritizes recovery,
Video examples
Love doesn’t need labels...
visits and a hospital stay I found out that the pain was coming from a parasite that was eating me alive from the inside out through my months of recovery I decided to read the hundreds of journals that I had beneath my bed that I've been keeping since I was a kid and instead of
Video examples
Watch One Family's...
you only would expect it could be sadness it could be anger it could be love it could be affection we've been very surprised that the remarkable recovery she's me she's by far not done and she's a long way to go but in this case we're talking about someone who has
Video examples
Adorable Baby Animal...
recovery from the trauma is a long process as edwin knows only too well they saw the mothers being killed they saw their families being separated from them and since elephants were a very strong memory they will remember that for the rest of the life
Video examples
Feeding Baby Orphaned...
recovery from the trauma is a long process as edwin knows only too well they saw the mothers being killed they saw their families being separated from them and since elephants were a very strong memory they will remember that for the rest of the life
Video examples
Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
just like harriet it's thought his mum was hit by a car he was just found sitting by her body he was not even two weeks old he was very traumatized very dehydrated and he's made a really good recovery and he has created this amazing life for
Video examples
The surprising reason...
and causes a rise in body temperature. It also makes you sleepy, and you lose your appetite and thirst. But what's the point of all of these unpleasant symptoms? Well, we're not yet sure, but some theorize that they aid in recovery.
Video examples
What happens when you...
This doesn't just undermine recovery. It's also dangerous. Our brains aren't invincible. They still need us to shield them from harm and help them undo damage once it's been done.
Video examples
Tracking Bluefin Tuna PIPE...
uncover remarkable details about the lives of these iconic fish their journey in this way is helping to build an ocean-wide recovery plan and as the fish break new ground every
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Quote examples
Olivia Newton-John
Musician
My family and friends were definitely the key to my recovery. One thing that I do suggest is that anyone dealing with a life-threatening illness like cancer choose a point person for people to call to find out how you are doing - a sister, brother, mother, father, daughter, son, or close friend.
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Kevin R. Stone
American Scientist
My job as a surgeon is not just to fix a joint, but to give my patients the encouragement and tools they need to speed up their recovery and leave my clinic better than they have been in years.
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Frank McCourt
Irish Author
When I first went up to see my editor, I was with my agent, and my editor said, 'Well, what have you been doing all these years?' And my agent said, 'He's been in recovery. From his childhood.
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Irwin Redlener
American Activist
Very large scale disasters, especially those that have occurred in the developing world, have very long recovery periods.
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Gunnar Peterson
American Businessman
Sleep plays an important role in overall well-being and especially in recovery during particularly intense training.
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Nikita Parris
English Athlete
I still play a bit of tennis, but only a knockabout to help with my recovery after a game.
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Kim Reynolds
American Politician
I understand the world of addiction. I get it. I know how fleeting recovery can be.
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Mary Gauthier
American Musician
I'm grateful to songwriting and recovery to bringing me to a place of peace.
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Rich Froning Jr.
American Athlete
Swimming helps with recovery a ton.
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Ana Ivanovic
Serbian Athlete
Recovery is really important.
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Olivia Newton-John
Musician
My family and friends were definitely the key to my recovery. One thing that I do suggest is that anyone dealing with a life-threatening illness like cancer choose a point person for people to call to find out how you are doing - a sister, brother, mother, father, daughter, son, or close friend.
Quote examples
Kevin R. Stone
American Scientist
My job as a surgeon is not just to fix a joint, but to give my patients the encouragement and tools they need to speed up their recovery and leave my clinic better than they have been in years.
Quote examples
Frank McCourt
Irish Author
When I first went up to see my editor, I was with my agent, and my editor said, 'Well, what have you been doing all these years?' And my agent said, 'He's been in recovery. From his childhood.
Quote examples
Irwin Redlener
American Activist
Very large scale disasters, especially those that have occurred in the developing world, have very long recovery periods.
Quote examples
Gunnar Peterson
American Businessman
Sleep plays an important role in overall well-being and especially in recovery during particularly intense training.
Quote examples
Nikita Parris
English Athlete
I still play a bit of tennis, but only a knockabout to help with my recovery after a game.
Quote examples
Kim Reynolds
American Politician
I understand the world of addiction. I get it. I know how fleeting recovery can be.
Quote examples
Mary Gauthier
American Musician
I'm grateful to songwriting and recovery to bringing me to a place of peace.
Quote examples
Rich Froning Jr.
American Athlete
Swimming helps with recovery a ton.
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Ana Ivanovic
Serbian Athlete
Recovery is really important.
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