Pronunciation: /rɪˈkʌvəri/
noun the act or process of recovering, especially from a setback or illness
A1 I am in recovery from a cold.
A2 She is undergoing recovery after surgery.
B1 The recovery process will take several weeks.
B2 Physical therapy is essential for a full recovery.
C1 The company's recovery plan involved restructuring and cost-cutting measures.
C2 The country's economic recovery was slow but steady after the recession.
verb to regain possession or control of something lost or taken away
A1 After surgery, the patient is slowly recovering.
A2 She is recovering from a bad cold.
B1 The athlete is undergoing physical therapy to aid in his recovery from a knee injury.
B2 The company's profits are slowly recovering after a period of decline.
C1 The economy is showing signs of recovery after the recession.
C2 The patient's recovery was faster than expected due to the advanced treatment methods used.
adjective relating to or involved in recovery
A1 She is in recovery after her surgery.
A2 The recovery process will take some time.
B1 The recovery period for this injury is usually six weeks.
B2 He is making good progress in his recovery from addiction.
C1 The company's recovery plan after the financial crisis was successful.
C2 The athlete's recovery regimen is very strict and structured.
formal The patient's recovery after surgery is progressing well.
informal I heard Sarah's recovery from the flu is going smoothly.
slang Dude, your recovery from that breakup is going to be epic!
figurative The company's recovery from the financial crisis was like a phoenix rising from the ashes.
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