restoration

[ res-tuh-rey-shuhn ]

/ ˌrɛs təˈreɪ ʃən /

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noun

the act of restoring; renewal, revival, or reestablishment.

the state or fact of being restored.

a return of something to a former, original, normal, or unimpaired condition.

restitution of something taken away or lost.

something that is restored, as by renovating.

a reconstruction or reproduction of an ancient building, extinct animal, or the like, showing it in its original state.

a putting back into a former position, dignity, etc.

Dentistry.

the work, process, or result of replacing or restoring teeth or parts of teeth.
something that restores or replaces teeth or parts of teeth, as a filling, crown, or denture.

the Restoration,

the reestablishment of the monarchy in England with the return of Charles II in 1660.
the period of the reign of Charles II (1660–85), sometimes extended to include the reign of James II (1685–88).

adjective

(initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of the Restoration: Restoration manners.

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Origin of restoration

1350–1400; Middle English <Late Latin restaurātiōn- (stem of restaurātiō), equivalent to Latin restaurāt(us) (past participle of restaurāre to restore; see -ate¹) + -iōn--ion

OTHER WORDS FROM restoration

an·ti·res·to·ra·tion, adjectivenon·res·to·ra·tion, nounpost-Res·to·ra·tion, nounpre-Res·to·ra·tion, adjective

pre·res·to·ra·tion, adjectivepro·res·to·ra·tion, adjective

Words nearby restoration

resto, restock, Reston, rest on one's laurels, restoral, restoration, Restoration comedy, restorationism, restorative, restorative justice, restore

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How to use restoration in a sentence

This restoration will repair 16 miles of habitat for threatened salmon and steelhead.
A Four-Month Time Lapse of the Nooksack Dam Removal|Outside Editors|January 30, 2021|Outside Online
It also allows restorers to learn about and evaluate previous restoration efforts, which may have changed the characteristics of the work.
Check out this 10-billion-pixel, 3D panorama of an iconic painting|Stan Horaczek|January 25, 2021|Popular-Science
“The work of the next four years must be the restoration of democracy,” he said.
A day for ceremony descends into anarchy on Capitol Hill|Dan Balz|January 7, 2021|Washington Post
In 2017, the Constitutional Court of Colombia declared the Atrato River—one of Colombia’s largest rivers—to be a “subject of rights,” with rights to protection, conservation, maintenance, and restoration.
Humans Have Rights and So Should Nature - Issue 94: Evolving|Grant Wilson|January 6, 2021|Nautilus

It’s one of more than a dozen lighthouse turned hotel properties in the country, and bookings help fund maintenance and restoration of the island.
Your New Adventure Travel Bucket List|The Editors|December 21, 2020|Outside Online
In the meantime, we continue to support the restoration of fundamental human rights in Cuba.
Why Congress Hates Your Cuban Rum|Tim Mak|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And how about the matter at hand, the restoration of diplomatic relations?
Rubio’s Embargo Anger Plays to the Past|Michael Tomasky|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But while restoration is important, what these initiatives lack is a master conservation plan.
For Rent: Priceless Historic Sites|Elinor Betesh|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A historic hilltop village in Sicily is selling homes for $1.25 each in exchange for long-term investment and restoration.
For Rent: Priceless Historic Sites|Elinor Betesh|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
These days cash-strapped Italy is handing out restoration initiatives to just about anyone willing to pay the bill.
For Rent: Priceless Historic Sites|Elinor Betesh|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The result of the restoration of trade, banking, and credit to earlier and more normal conditions has been steadily apparent.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
The restoration of stolen goods was probably dwarfed in his mind by the importance of capturing the stealers.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
Surely France must now recognise that he alone could save her; but the second restoration dashed his hopes to the ground.
Napoleon's Marshals|R. P. Dunn-Pattison
With the Restoration the Marshal at once accepted the change of government and gave his adhesion to the Bourbons.
Napoleon's Marshals|R. P. Dunn-Pattison
Le nombre des Marchaux fut limit et non augment sous la Restoration.
Notes and Queries, Number 177, March 19, 1853|Various

British Dictionary definitions for restoration (1 of 2)

restoration

/ (ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən) /

noun

the act of restoring or state of being restored, as to a former or original condition, place, etc

the replacement or giving back of something lost, stolen, etc

something restored, replaced, or reconstructed

a model or representation of an extinct animal, landscape of a former geological age, etc

British Dictionary definitions for restoration (2 of 2)

Restoration

/ (ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən) /

noun

British history

the re-establishment of the monarchy in 1660 or the reign of Charles II (1660–85)
(as modifier)Restoration drama

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Cultural definitions for restoration

Restoration

The return of constitutional monarchy in Britain in the late seventeenth century. The Stuarts were placed back on the throne; the first of them after the Restoration was King Charles II.

notes for Restoration

The Restoration is known as a period of comparative gaiety in England after the severe days of government by the Puritans. Plays, in particular, had been banned by the Puritans; a large number, notably comedies, were produced during the Restoration.

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