The act of getting back or regaining

• retrieval

  1. The possibility of being retrieved or restored:
  2. (Computing) the operation of accessing data, either from memory or from a storage device
  3. (Computers) The process of accessing information from memory or other storage devices.

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  1. The possibility of being retrieved or restored:
  2. (Computing) the operation of accessing data, either from memory or from a storage device
  3. (Computers) The process of accessing information from memory or other storage devices.

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• repossession

  1. (Countable) The act of repossessing
  2. (Uncountable) The condition of being repossessed

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  1. (Countable) The act of repossessing
  2. (Uncountable) The condition of being repossessed

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• recoup

  1. An act of recouping

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  1. An act of recouping

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A return to normal health

• recuperation

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• rally

  1. A competition in which automobiles are driven over public roads and under normal traffic regulations but with specified rules as to speed, time, and route.
  2. An organized automobile run, esp. of sports cars on public roads, designed to test driving skills
  3. (Sports) An exchange of strokes in a court game such as tennis or volleyball, ending when one side fails to make a good return and resulting in a point or the loss of service.

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  1. A competition in which automobiles are driven over public roads and under normal traffic regulations but with specified rules as to speed, time, and route.
  2. An organized automobile run, esp. of sports cars on public roads, designed to test driving skills
  3. (Sports) An exchange of strokes in a court game such as tennis or volleyball, ending when one side fails to make a good return and resulting in a point or the loss of service.

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A return to former prosperity or status

• comeback

  1. A reply, especially a quick witty one; a retort.
  2. A retort or answer.
  3. A witty reply

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  1. A reply, especially a quick witty one; a retort.
  2. A retort or answer.
  3. A witty reply

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The act of returning to normal

• getting back to normalcy

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• getting back to normal

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• improving

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• improvement

  1. The state of being improved; betterment; advance; also, that which is improved; as, the new edition is an improvement on the old.
  2. A change or addition to land or real property, as a sewer, fence, etc., that makes it more valuable or desirable
  3. The act of making profitable use or application of anything, or the state of being profitably employed; a turning to good account; practical application, as of a doctrine, principle, or theory, stated in a discourse.

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  1. The state of being improved; betterment; advance; also, that which is improved; as, the new edition is an improvement on the old.
  2. A change or addition to land or real property, as a sewer, fence, etc., that makes it more valuable or desirable
  3. The act of making profitable use or application of anything, or the state of being profitably employed; a turning to good account; practical application, as of a doctrine, principle, or theory, stated in a discourse.

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• readjustment

  1. A readjusting or being readjusted
  2. A second, or subsequent adjustment
  3. (Finance) Rearrangement of the financial structure of a corporation

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  1. A readjusting or being readjusted
  2. A second, or subsequent adjustment
  3. (Finance) Rearrangement of the financial structure of a corporation

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• replacement

  1. (Statistics) The act of returning each item that has been selected in a subset from a group before making another selection.
  2. One that replaces, especially a person assigned to a vacant military position.
  3. The act or process of replacing or of being replaced; substitution.

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  1. (Statistics) The act of returning each item that has been selected in a subset from a group before making another selection.
  2. One that replaces, especially a person assigned to a vacant military position.
  3. The act or process of replacing or of being replaced; substitution.

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• recreation

  1. Any form of play, amusement, or relaxation used for this purpose, as games, sports, or hobbies
  2. Alternative form of recreation (the process of recreating or the result of this process).
  3. Refreshment in body or mind, as after work, by some form of play, amusement, or relaxation

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  1. Any form of play, amusement, or relaxation used for this purpose, as games, sports, or hobbies
  2. Alternative form of recreation (the process of recreating or the result of this process).
  3. Refreshment in body or mind, as after work, by some form of play, amusement, or relaxation

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• reformation

  1. A reforming or being reformed
  2. A 16th-century movement in Western Europe that aimed at reforming some doctrines and practices of the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the establishment of the Protestant churches.
  3. The act of reforming or the state of being reformed.

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  1. A reforming or being reformed
  2. A 16th-century movement in Western Europe that aimed at reforming some doctrines and practices of the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the establishment of the Protestant churches.
  3. The act of reforming or the state of being reformed.

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• return

  1. Unsold merchandise returned to the distributor by a retailer or merchandise returned to a retailer by a purchaser
  2. The act or condition of going, coming, bringing, or sending back:
  3. A recurrence, as of a periodic occasion or event:

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  1. Unsold merchandise returned to the distributor by a retailer or merchandise returned to a retailer by a purchaser
  2. The act or condition of going, coming, bringing, or sending back:
  3. A recurrence, as of a periodic occasion or event:

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• reconstruction

  1. Something reconstructed
  2. (Proper) The period of this (1867-77)
  3. The act or result of reconstructing.

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  1. Something reconstructed
  2. (Proper) The period of this (1867-77)
  3. The act or result of reconstructing.

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• rehabilitation

  1. The process of rehabilitating something.

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  1. The process of rehabilitating something.

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• reinstatement

  1. The act of restoring something to its previous state.

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  1. The act of restoring something to its previous state.

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• restoration

  1. Reinstatement in a former position, rank, etc.
  2. A representation or reconstruction of the original form or structure, as of a building, fossil animal, etc.
  3. A putting or bringing back into a former, normal, or unimpaired state or condition

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  1. Reinstatement in a former position, rank, etc.
  2. A representation or reconstruction of the original form or structure, as of a building, fossil animal, etc.
  3. A putting or bringing back into a former, normal, or unimpaired state or condition

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• resumption

  1. The act of resuming
  2. The act of resuming or starting something again.
  3. The act or an instance of resuming; a beginning again:

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  1. The act of resuming
  2. The act of resuming or starting something again.
  3. The act or an instance of resuming; a beginning again:

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• reestablishment

  1. (Countable) A second or subsequent establishment
  2. (Uncountable) The condition of being reestablished; restoration

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  1. (Countable) A second or subsequent establishment
  2. (Uncountable) The condition of being reestablished; restoration

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The process of regaining health

• comeback

  1. A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.).
  2. A return to formerly enjoyed status or prosperity:
  3. A return to a previous state or position, as of success

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  1. A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.).
  2. A return to formerly enjoyed status or prosperity:
  3. A return to a previous state or position, as of success

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• betterment

  1. An improvement over what has been the case:
  2. (Law) An improvement that increases the value of property and is more extensive than mere repairs
  3. An improvement.

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  1. An improvement over what has been the case:
  2. (Law) An improvement that increases the value of property and is more extensive than mere repairs
  3. An improvement.

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• healing

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• physical improvement

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• return to health

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• post-operative care

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• rehabilitation

  1. The process of rehabilitating something.

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  1. The process of rehabilitating something.

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• revivification

  1. The act of reviving; restoration of life.

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  1. The act of reviving; restoration of life.

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• rejuvenation

  1. The process of rendering young again.
  2. The process of producing beneficial changes.

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  1. The process of rendering young again.
  2. The process of producing beneficial changes.

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• resuscitation

  1. The act of resuscitating.

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  1. The act of resuscitating.

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• reinvigoration

  1. The act or action of reinvigorating.

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  1. The act or action of reinvigorating.

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• renewal

  1. A renewing or being renewed
  2. The act of renewing or the state of having been renewed.
  3. (Fencing) An offensive action made immediately after a parried one

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  1. A renewing or being renewed
  2. The act of renewing or the state of having been renewed.
  3. (Fencing) An offensive action made immediately after a parried one

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• reawakening

  1. A second or subsequent awakening.

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  1. A second or subsequent awakening.

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• improvement

  1. The act of improving; advancement or growth; promotion in desirable qualities; progress toward what is better; melioration; as, the improvement of the mind, of land, roads, etc.
  2. A change or addition to land or real property, as a sewer, fence, etc., that makes it more valuable or desirable
  3. The act of making profitable use or application of anything, or the state of being profitably employed; a turning to good account; practical application, as of a doctrine, principle, or theory, stated in a discourse.

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  1. The act of improving; advancement or growth; promotion in desirable qualities; progress toward what is better; melioration; as, the improvement of the mind, of land, roads, etc.
  2. A change or addition to land or real property, as a sewer, fence, etc., that makes it more valuable or desirable
  3. The act of making profitable use or application of anything, or the state of being profitably employed; a turning to good account; practical application, as of a doctrine, principle, or theory, stated in a discourse.

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• cure

  1. A parish priest, especially in a French-speaking community.
  2. A method or course of treatment used to restore health.
  3. The work or position of a curate; curacy

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  1. A parish priest, especially in a French-speaking community.
  2. A method or course of treatment used to restore health.
  3. The work or position of a curate; curacy

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• regeneration

  1. Spiritual or moral revival or rebirth.
  2. Rebuilding or restructuring; large scale repair or renewal.
  3. The act or process of regenerating or the state of being regenerated, especially:

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  1. Spiritual or moral revival or rebirth.
  2. Rebuilding or restructuring; large scale repair or renewal.
  3. The act or process of regenerating or the state of being regenerated, especially:

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• resurrection

  1. A rising from the dead, or coming back to life
  2. The act of bringing back to practice, notice, use, or vibrancy; revival:
  3. The act of restoring a dead person, for example, to life.

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  1. A rising from the dead, or coming back to life
  2. The act of bringing back to practice, notice, use, or vibrancy; revival:
  3. The act of restoring a dead person, for example, to life.

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• resurgence

  1. An instance of something resurging; a renewal of vigor or vitality.
  2. A continuing after interruption; a renewal.
  3. A restoration to use, acceptance, activity, or vigor; a revival.

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  1. An instance of something resurging; a renewal of vigor or vitality.
  2. A continuing after interruption; a renewal.
  3. A restoration to use, acceptance, activity, or vigor; a revival.

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• reanimation

  1. The act of reanimating; a second or subsequent animation.

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  1. The act of reanimating; a second or subsequent animation.

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• renascence

  1. A new birth or life; a rebirth.
  2. (US) Alternative spelling of Renaissance.
  3. A cultural revival; a renaissance.

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  1. A new birth or life; a rebirth.
  2. (US) Alternative spelling of Renaissance.
  3. A cultural revival; a renaissance.

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• renaissance

  1. A rebirth or revival.
  2. Any revival of art, literature, or learning similar to the Renaissance
  3. A revival of intellectual or artistic achievement and vigor:

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  1. A rebirth or revival.
  2. Any revival of art, literature, or learning similar to the Renaissance
  3. A revival of intellectual or artistic achievement and vigor:

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• rebirth

  1. Reincarnation; new birth subsequent to one's first.
  2. Revival, reinvigoration.
  3. A reawakening; renaissance; revival

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  1. Reincarnation; new birth subsequent to one's first.
  2. Revival, reinvigoration.
  3. A reawakening; renaissance; revival

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• revival

  1. A returning to life or consciousness
  2. A meeting or series of meetings for the purpose of reawakening religious faith, often characterized by impassioned preaching and public testimony.
  3. A restoration to use, acceptance, activity, or vigor after a period of obscurity or quiescence:

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  1. A returning to life or consciousness
  2. A meeting or series of meetings for the purpose of reawakening religious faith, often characterized by impassioned preaching and public testimony.
  3. A restoration to use, acceptance, activity, or vigor after a period of obscurity or quiescence:

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• recuperation

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• convalescence

  1. Gradual recovery after illness
  2. The period of such recovery
  3. The period needed for returning to health after illness.

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  1. Gradual recovery after illness
  2. The period of such recovery
  3. The period needed for returning to health after illness.

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The act of regaining possession

• replevy

  1. A replevin.

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  1. A replevin.

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• recall

  1. The process of removing, or right to remove, an official from office by popular vote, usually after using petitions to call for such a vote
  2. The act of recalling or summoning back, especially an official order to return:
  3. A request by the manufacturer of a product that has been identified as defective to return it, as for necessary repairs or adjustments.

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  1. The process of removing, or right to remove, an official from office by popular vote, usually after using petitions to call for such a vote
  2. The act of recalling or summoning back, especially an official order to return:
  3. A request by the manufacturer of a product that has been identified as defective to return it, as for necessary repairs or adjustments.

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• retaking

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• reimbursement

  1. (Business, management, accounting) The act of compensating someone for an expense.

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  1. (Business, management, accounting) The act of compensating someone for an expense.

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• remuneration

  1. Something, such as a payment, that remunerates.
  2. The act of remunerating
  3. That which remunerates; reward; pay; recompense; compensation

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  1. Something, such as a payment, that remunerates.
  2. The act of remunerating
  3. That which remunerates; reward; pay; recompense; compensation

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• restoration

  1. Reinstatement in a former position, rank, etc.
  2. A representation or reconstruction of the original form or structure, as of a building, fossil animal, etc.
  3. A putting or bringing back into a former, normal, or unimpaired state or condition

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  1. Reinstatement in a former position, rank, etc.
  2. A representation or reconstruction of the original form or structure, as of a building, fossil animal, etc.
  3. A putting or bringing back into a former, normal, or unimpaired state or condition

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• recouping

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• return

  1. Unsold merchandise returned to the distributor by a retailer or merchandise returned to a retailer by a purchaser
  2. The act or condition of going, coming, bringing, or sending back:
  3. A recurrence, as of a periodic occasion or event:

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  1. Unsold merchandise returned to the distributor by a retailer or merchandise returned to a retailer by a purchaser
  2. The act or condition of going, coming, bringing, or sending back:
  3. A recurrence, as of a periodic occasion or event:

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• replevin

  1. An action to recover personal property said or claimed to be unlawfully taken.
  2. The recovery of goods by the person claiming to own them, on a promise to test the matter in court and give the goods up again if defeated
  3. (Law) An action to recover personal property unlawfully taken; the writ or procedure of such action.

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  1. An action to recover personal property said or claimed to be unlawfully taken.
  2. The recovery of goods by the person claiming to own them, on a promise to test the matter in court and give the goods up again if defeated
  3. (Law) An action to recover personal property unlawfully taken; the writ or procedure of such action.

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• rescue

  1. A city in California (zip code 95672)
  2. The act or an instance of rescuing; deliverance
  3. (Law) The criminal offense of removing a person or property.

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  1. A city in California (zip code 95672)
  2. The act or an instance of rescuing; deliverance
  3. (Law) The criminal offense of removing a person or property.

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• recapture

  1. The act of capturing again.
  2. The recovery by the government of the amount of money equal to certain tax benefits or unpaid because of deductions previously taken by a taxpayer.
  3. The placing in reserve or the taking by the government under law of a fixed portion of all business earnings exceeding a specified percentage of property value

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  1. The act of capturing again.
  2. The recovery by the government of the amount of money equal to certain tax benefits or unpaid because of deductions previously taken by a taxpayer.
  3. The placing in reserve or the taking by the government under law of a fixed portion of all business earnings exceeding a specified percentage of property value

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• compensation

  1. (Biology) The increase in size or activity of one part of an organism or organ that makes up for the loss or dysfunction of another.
  2. Something, such as money, given or received as payment or reparation, as for a service or loss.
  3. (Psychology) The act of consciously or unconsciously changing one's behavior to offset a real or imagined deficiency, as in personality or physical ability.

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  1. (Biology) The increase in size or activity of one part of an organism or organ that makes up for the loss or dysfunction of another.
  2. Something, such as money, given or received as payment or reparation, as for a service or loss.
  3. (Psychology) The act of consciously or unconsciously changing one's behavior to offset a real or imagined deficiency, as in personality or physical ability.

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• reparation

  1. Compensation or remuneration, as for damage or economic loss, required from a nation defeated in war.
  2. Compensation by a nation defeated in a war for economic losses suffered by the victor or for crimes committed against individuals, payable in money, labor, goods, etc.
  3. The act or process of repairing or the condition of being repaired.

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  1. Compensation or remuneration, as for damage or economic loss, required from a nation defeated in war.
  2. Compensation by a nation defeated in a war for economic losses suffered by the victor or for crimes committed against individuals, payable in money, labor, goods, etc.
  3. The act or process of repairing or the condition of being repaired.

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• indemnification

  1. The state of being indemnified.
  2. The act of indemnifying.
  3. The act or process of indemnifying, preserving, or securing against loss, damage, or penalty.

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  1. The state of being indemnified.
  2. The act of indemnifying.
  3. The act or process of indemnifying, preserving, or securing against loss, damage, or penalty.

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• redemption

  1. Deliverance upon payment of ransom; rescue.
  2. The payment of an obligation, as a government's payment of the value of its bonds.
  3. The act of redeeming or the condition of having been redeemed.

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  1. Deliverance upon payment of ransom; rescue.
  2. The payment of an obligation, as a government's payment of the value of its bonds.
  3. The act of redeeming or the condition of having been redeemed.

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• reclamation

  1. The process or industry of obtaining useful materials from waste products
  2. The act or process of reclaiming.
  3. A restoration, as to productivity, usefulness, or morality.

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  1. The process or industry of obtaining useful materials from waste products
  2. The act or process of reclaiming.
  3. A restoration, as to productivity, usefulness, or morality.

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• retrieval

  1. (Computing) the operation of accessing data, either from memory or from a storage device
  2. The possibility of being retrieved or restored:
  3. Possibility of recovery or restoration

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  1. (Computing) the operation of accessing data, either from memory or from a storage device
  2. The possibility of being retrieved or restored:
  3. Possibility of recovery or restoration

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• repossession

  1. (Uncountable) The condition of being repossessed
  2. (Countable) The act of repossessing

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  1. (Uncountable) The condition of being repossessed
  2. (Countable) The act of repossessing

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