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the action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition; the process of repairing or renovating a building, work of art, etc.
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The restoration of the historic building required meticulous attention to detail.
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They're finally starting the restoration of the old house down the street.
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I heard they're doing a restoration on that beat-up car in the garage.
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The restoration of their friendship took time and effort, but it was worth it in the end.