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recover
re·cov·er / riˈkəvər/ • v. 1. [intr.] return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength: Neil is still recovering from shock the economy has begun to recover. ∎ (be recovered) (of a person) be well again: you'll be fully recovered before you know it. 2. [tr.] find or regain possession of (something stolen or lost): police recovered a stolen video. ∎ regain control of (oneself or of a physical or mental state): he recovered his balance and sped on one hour later I had recovered consciousness. ∎ regain or secure (compensation) by means of a legal process or subsequent profits: many companies recovered their costs within six months. ∎ make up for (a loss in position or time): the French recovered the lead. ∎ remove or extract (an energy source or industrial chemical) for use, reuse, or waste treatment. • n. (the recover) a defined position of a firearm forming part of a military drill: bring the firelock to the recover. DERIVATIVES: re·cov·er·er n. |
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"recover." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "recover." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-recover.html "recover." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-recover.html |
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recover tr. get or bring back, regain; intr. regain a status. XIV. — AN. recoverer, OF. recovrer (mod. recouvrer), — L. recuperāre regain; see RECUPERATE.
So recovery XIV. — AN. recoverie, OF. reco(u)vree. |
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T. F. HOAD. "recover." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "recover." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-recover.html T. F. HOAD. "recover." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-recover.html |
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recover n. (the recover) a defined position of a firearm forming part of a military drill: bring the firelock to the recover.
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"recover." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "recover." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-recover.html "recover." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-recover.html |
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