recovery

Universal Words noun (plural recoveries) 1 [U,C,usually sing.] ~ (from sth) the process of becoming well again after an illness or injury: My father has made a full recovery from the operation. * to make a remarkable / quick / speedy / slow recovery * She is on the road to (= making progress towards) recovery. 2 [U,C,usually sing.] ~ (in sth) the process of improving or becoming stronger again: The government is forecasting an economic recovery. * a recovery in consumer spending * The economy is showing signs of recovery. 3 [U] ~ (of sth) the action or process of getting sth back that has been lost or stolen: There is a reward for information leading to the recovery of the missing diamonds. 4 [U] (also recovery room [C]) the room in a hospital where patients are kept immediately after an operation: Your mother is now in recovery.