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Recovery
01
the gradual process of healing or regaining strength after illness, injury, or exertion
Examples
He required several weeks of recovery after the operation.
02
a return to a previous or normal state
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
recoveries
Examples
The economy is showing signs of recovery after the recession.
03
the act of regaining possession of something lost, stolen, or in danger of being lost
Examples
The police announced the recovery of the stolen paintings.
