Recovery — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ri-ˈkə-və-rē/ re·cov·ery

Meaning & Definition of Recovery

Recovery (noun)

  1. the act, process, or an instance of recovering; especially, an economic upturn (as after a depression)
  2. the process of combating a disorder (such as alcoholism) or a real or perceived problem

Recovery (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the act or process of getting something back

    "the recovery of the sunken boat took over a week"

    similar: recapture, reclamation, recoupment, repossession, retrieval
    related: recruitment, replenishment, redemption, rescue
    near: loss, misplacement

  2. the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength

    "his recovery from the flu was remarkably quick"

    similar: comeback, convalescence, healing, mending, rally, recuperation, rehab, rehabilitation, snapback
    related: resuscitation, revival, survival
    near: decline, degeneration, deterioration, fading, failing, languishing, sinking, wasting (away), weakening, wilting, withering, worsening, regression, relapse

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Recovery

The most common words with a similar meaning to Recovery:

recapture, reclamation, recoupment, repossession, retrieval, comeback, convalescence, healing, mending, rally, recuperation, rehab, rehabilitation, snapback

Related Words for Recovery

recruitment, replenishment, redemption, rescue, resuscitation, revival, survival

Near Antonyms of Recovery

loss, misplacement, decline, degeneration, deterioration, fading, failing, languishing, sinking, wasting (away), weakening, wilting, withering, worsening, regression, relapse

Word Forms of Recovery

Inflections: recoveries

Origin & Etymology of Recovery

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Recovery

Words & Phrases Containing Recovery

recovery room, enhanced recovery, spontaneous recovery, data recovery, make a complete/full recovery, on the road to recovery, road to recovery, speedy recovery

Frequently Asked Questions about Recovery

What does "Recovery" mean?

"Recovery" means the act, process, or an instance of recovering; especially, an economic upturn (as after a depression). As a noun, it is defined as: the act, process, or an instance of recovering; especially, an economic upturn (as after a depression). It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Recovery"?

Other words for "Recovery" include recapture, reclamation, recoupment, repossession, retrieval, comeback, convalescence and healing. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Recovery" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Recovery"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Recovery". Common alternatives include recapture, reclamation, recoupment, repossession, retrieval, comeback, convalescence, healing, mending and rally.

How do you use "Recovery" in a sentence?

Examples of "Recovery" in a sentence: "the recovery of the sunken boat took over a week"; "his recovery from the flu was remarkably quick".

Is "Recovery" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Recovery" is a noun.

Is "Recovery" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Recovery" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Recovery"?

"Recovery" is pronounced /ri-ˈkə-və-rē/ and divided into syllables as re·cov·ery.

What is the origin of the word "Recovery"?

First known use: 15th century.