recoup

[ ri-koop ]

/ rɪˈkup /

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verb (used with object)

to get back the equivalent of: to recoup one's losses by a lucky investment.

to regain or recover.

to reimburse or indemnify; pay back: to recoup a person for expenses.

Law. to withhold (a portion of something due), having some rightful claim to do so.

verb (used without object)

to get back an equivalent, as of something lost.

Law. to plead in defense a claim arising out of the same subject matter as the plaintiff's claim.

noun

an act of recouping.

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Origin of recoup

1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French recouper to cut back, cut again, equivalent to re- re- + couper to cut; see coup¹

SYNONYMS FOR recoup

1. recover, restore, retrieve, balance. 3. recompense, remunerate.

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Related formsre·coup·a·ble, adjectivere·coup·ment, nounnon·re·coup·a·ble, adjectiveun·re·coup·a·ble, adjective

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Examples from the Web for recoup

Kim is not thought to be broke just yet, but he will be soon, as movie studios seek to recoup $100m in copyright fees.
The Zillionaires Who Lost Everything|Tom Sykes|October 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They might front the money if they believe in a new model and think she will be able to recoup the costs.
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“In the most extreme cases, the abusive party is able to recoup irrespective of the cost,” he says.
Domestic Violence Among the Wealthy Hides Behind ‘Veil of Silence’|Eliza Shapiro|February 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
According to the Washington Post, the government was looking to recoup $385 million of Katrina, Rita, and Wilma aid money.
From Katrina To Sandy, FEMA Rumors and Failures Keep Swirling|Michael Moynihan|November 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Surely then we can safely raise their taxes, and count on them to work harder to recoup their losses?
Answering a Murray Defender|David Frum|February 8, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The Chicago engagement was expected to recoup us for our losses in the West.
The Mapleson Memoirs, vol II|James H. Mapleson
He lost almost every time, and when he tried to make a "pot" to recoup himself, it was all the same—the wrong card came out.
The Slave of the Mine|Bracebridge Hemyng
Edmond had lost more than a hundred francs; but he tried to recoup by increasing his stake, which suited his opponent perfectly.
Paul and His Dog, v.2 (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XIV)|Charles Paul de Kock
The best thing is for me to give our lads a rest to recoup a bit.
Hunting the Skipper|George Manville Fenn
You would have, moreover, in the copyrights of the course an asset that might go far to recoup those who financed the enterprise.
Mankind in the Making|H. G. Wells

British Dictionary definitions for recoup

recoup

/ (rɪˈkuːp) /

verb

to regain or make good (a financial or other loss)

(tr) to reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss

law to keep back (something due), having rightful claim to do so; withhold; deduct

Derived Formsrecoupable, adjectiverecoupment, noun

Word Origin for recoup

C15: from Old French recouper to cut back, from re- + couper to cut, from coper to behead; see coup 1

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Word Origin and History for recoup

recoup

1620s, from French recouper "to cut back" (12c.), from Old French re- "back" (see re-) + couper "to cut," from coup "a blow" (see coup). Originally a legal term meaning "to deduct;" sense of "to recompense for loss or expense" first recorded 1660s. Related: Recouped; recouping.

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