recovery

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recovery is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Related words

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Singular recovery

Plural recoveries

1. A recovery is the process of getting better after an illness or a problem.

   She made a good recovery from a knee injury and may play this game.

   The budget is critical to Hungary's hopes for economic recovery.

2. A recovery is the process of getting something back after it was lost or taken.

   They hired a lawyer to help with the recovery of the money.

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• improvement

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• recover
• recoverable
• irrecoverable