recovery

I

(Roget's IV) n.

1. [The act of returning to normal]

Syn. reestablishment, resumption, restoration, reinstatement, rehabilitation, reconstruction, return, reformation, recreation, replacement, readjustment, improvement, improving, getting back to normal, getting back to normalcy; see also sense 2, improvement 1 .

2. [The process of regaining health]

Syn. convalescence, recuperation, revival, rebirth, renaissance, renascence, reanimation, resurgence, resurrection, regeneration, cure, improvement, reawakening, renewal, reinvigoration, resuscitation, rejuvenation, revivification, rehabilitation, post-operative care, return to health, physical improvement, healing, betterment, comeback.

3. [The act of regaining possession]

Syn. repossession, retrieval, reclamation, redemption, indemnification, reparation, compensation, recapture, rescue, replevin, return, recouping, restoration, remuneration, reimbursement, retaking, recall, replevy.

II

(Roget's Thesaurus II) noun 1. The act of getting back or regaining: recoup, repossession, retrieval. See GET. 2. A return to normal health: rally, recuperation. See HEALTH. 3. A return to former prosperity or status: comeback. See APPROACH, WIN.