Definitions for recoveries

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recoveries re·cov·er·y

Spelling: [ri-kuhv-uh-ree]

IPA: /rɪˈkʌv ə ri/

Recoveries is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 283 anagrams from letters in recoveries (ceeeiorrsv).

Definitions for recoveries

noun

1. an act of recovering.
2. the regaining of or possibility of regaining something lost or taken away.
3. restoration or return to health from sickness.
4. restoration or return to any former and better state or condition.
5. time required for recovering.
6. something that is gained in recovering.
7. an improvement in the economy marking the end of a recession or decline.
8. the regaining of substances in usable form, as from refuse material or waste products.
9. Law. the obtaining of right to something by verdict or judgment of a court of law.
10. Football. an act or instance of recovering a fumble.
11. Fencing. the movement to the position of guard after a lunge.
12. Rowing. a return to a former position for making the next stroke.

Origin of recoveries

First recorded in 1350-1400; Middle English word from Anglo-French word recoverie. See recover, -y³

Examples for recoveries

recovery from a long-term eating disorder is a bit of a statistical anomaly.

Justice Ginsburg underwent this procedure successfully and is progressing with her recovery.

He could not go until he saw Mark fairly started on the way of recovery.

Neither could her three-week, multi-thousand dollar stay, which was supposed to be a recovery period.

From this strength we have contributed to the recovery and progress of the world.

It is the strongest assurance that the recovery will endure.

By this measure all legal proceedings for the recovery of church rates were abolished.

It happens, of course, but the less time a person is sick, the better their chances of recovery.

Not surprisingly, rates for recovery vary enormously, from as low as three percent to upwards of 75 percent.

Now, Andrew, you will see what is coming for you, to celebrate your recovery.