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💾 Ability to restore ⚖️ Right to get back
recoverability

recoverability

7.4
If people can get money or costs back through a court
  • noun
  • /rɪˌkʌvərˈæbɪlɪti/
  • Formal
translation icon : reclamabilidad
  • The accountant evaluated the recoverability of outstanding debts for the company.

Examples

  • Insurance policies often specify the recoverability of certain types of losses.

  • Before proceeding, we need to assess the recoverability of these expenses in our claim.

  • The recoverability of the funds depended on the outcome of the court case.

  • The recoverability of the funds is still uncertain.

  • Can we discuss the recoverability of these costs?

  • The lawyer explained the recoverability of the damages in the lawsuit to his client.

  • Understanding the recoverability of funds is crucial for businesses to manage risks effectively.

Synonyms

collectability
vsrecoverability
  • Specialized
5.7

How likely someone is to pay money they owe

focuses on legal or formal right to obtain money rather than mere likelihood
refundability
vsrecoverability
5.1

Whether you can get your money back when you return something

covers legal or administrative right to obtain money rather than simple sales returns

How Recoverable

recovery
131 3.2
recoverability
  • Formal
7.4

Surface Forms

recoverability singular
recoverabilities plural

Morphology

recoverability = recoverable (transparent) = recover + able + ity

In the legal/administrative sense, 'recoverability' is formed from 'recoverable' (able to be recovered), so the morphological process is regular and inferable.

Etymology

Recoverability comes from recover ('get back') and ability ('can be done'). In law and money matters it means whether you can 'get back' costs, money, or damages, which is exactly the 'get back' idea in the word.