Recoverable Meaning in English
word
Definition
If something is recoverable, it means you can get it back, repair it, or restore it after it has been lost, damaged, or used.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in technical, legal, financial, or IT contexts (e.g., 'recoverable data', 'recoverable costs'). Rare in daily conversation. Different from 'recovering' (in process) and 'recoverable' (capable).
Example Sentences
The lost files are recoverable with the right software.
basic
Some damages to the phone are not recoverable.
basic
Is the money recoverable after making a transaction mistake?
basic
Luckily, most of my deleted photos turned out to be recoverable.
natural
Not all the costs in the contract are recoverable—some are your responsibility.
natural
After shutting down suddenly, the system files weren’t recoverable, so we had to reinstall everything.
natural