recovery

word

/ɹɪˈkəvɝi/
ri-KUH-vuh-ree
/ɹɪkˈʌvəɹi/
ri-KUH-vuh-ree

Definition

Recovery is the process of getting back to a normal, healthy, or successful state after an illness, injury, problem, or loss. It can refer to physical health, emotional improvement, financial improvement, or getting something back.

Usage & Nuances

Common collocations include 'speedy recovery', 'economic recovery', 'recovery room', and 'data recovery'. It is more formal and noun-based than 'get better'. Be careful: 'recovery' can mean both improving after difficulty and getting something back.

Example Sentences

The doctor said her recovery will take two weeks.

basic

The country needs time for economic recovery.

basic

We were happy about the recovery of the stolen bike.

basic

The company is finally showing signs of recovery after a rough year.

natural

I deleted the file, but luckily data recovery software saved it.

natural

After surgery, the first few days of recovery were the hardest.

natural