recovery

noun11

1. •
   The act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost.
2. •
   the change from being sick or hurt back to feeling strong and healthy

   • I hope you make a full recovery.
3. •
   Renewed growth after a slump.

   • Byford said: "There is no UK recovery from the pandemic without a London recovery, and there is no London recovery without a properly funded transport network. — 2022
4. •
   The recovery of debt.
5. •
   A return to former status or position.
6. •
   The act of regaining the natural position after curtseying.
7. •
   The act of regaining the position of guard after making an attack, in fencing, sparring, etc.
8. •
   The extraction of an ore from a mine, or of a metal from an ore
9. •
   (informal) A clever verbal solution to an embarrassing verbal mistake.

   • When I realized I'd called my teacher "Mom" again, I made a quick recovery saying that she loves me so much that she reminds me of my mother.
10. •
    The ability to recover or regain health.
11. •
    A verdict giving somebody the right to recover debts or costs.