recovery

Definition

  • noun: the act or process of becoming healthy after an illness or injury
  • noun: the act, process, or an instance of 'recovering'
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: restoration, revival

Examples

  • She is expected to 'make a complete/full recovery'. [=to recover fully; to have no lasting health problems]

  • programmers trained in 'data recovery' [=getting back computer files that are or seem to be lost]

  • The card said, “Best wishes for a 'speedy recovery'.” [=a quick return to health]

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