recuperation
Americannoun
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the process or fact of regaining health or strength; recovery from illness or exhaustion.
Whether for short-term care or recuperation from surgery, our team works closely with patients, their families, and physicians to encourage rapid recovery.
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the act or fact of recovering a loss or expense.
When renovating, don’t expect a “dollar for dollar” recuperation of your investment in terms of the home’s market value.
Other Word Forms
- nonrecuperation noun
Etymology
Origin of recuperation
First recorded in 1480–90; recuperat(e) ( def. ) + -ion ( def. )
Example Sentences
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She credits the procedure for her rapid recuperation after the birth of her second child, a boy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025
Their physical recuperation is only part of the story.
From BBC • Oct. 11, 2025
By traveling along with all that — and Sharon’s cancer recovery, and Ozzy’s recuperation from an ATV accident — the attention economy shifted.
From Salon • Jul. 24, 2025
It isn’t about some precious notion of a beloved cuteness enduring, but that when Masear’s recuperation works as intended — and it doesn’t always, regrettably — what she’s offering is hope and renewed strength.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025
For recuperation, Madam Pomfrey wasn’t sure what to prescribe and said you should probably eat lots of—chocolate.
From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling
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