restoration
- noun
- /ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən/
- After years of neglect, the restoration of the painting revealed its vibrant colors.
- ecological restoration
- habitat restoration
- ecosystem restoration
They called it it's a restoration of order, ending the disorder.
- They called it it's a restoration of order, ending the disorder.
- We soon will call the Radical Republicans, say, no, Sir, that's just rapid restoration, not reconstruction.
- This can set an example for other groups to be able to use biotechnology for for restoration and conservation.
- I thought the only pathway to redemption in my story was restoration.
- I know The Nature Conservancy, for example, have a major program on soil health and restoration of soil health.
- Actually, it was like the idea of watershed restoration just kept peeing.
- I mean, your job is like your job is basically restoration trauma cleanup.
- These are restoration companies make a fortune.
Examples
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This can set an example for other groups to be able to use biotechnology for for restoration and conservation.
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In her turn, the church seeks state support for the restoration of its material power and ideological influence.
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The restoration is really coming along.
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We were deeply involved in restoration projects in our town and school system.
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I want a full restoration.
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So we work on built heritage, doing conservation restoration and research.
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"The German government "requests the president of the United States to take steps for the restoration of peace."
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My next project... restoration of the Morgantown Road Cemetery.
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Back in our nation's capital, ground was broken on the restoration of the White House, marking a significant step towards normalcy for the country.
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The significance of this result is that the economics of oyster restoration are likely to be strongly positive.
Academic text (2012)
Synonyms
Returning to a normal state after damage or loss
Work to repair and improve a building so it looks like new
Building something again after it is damaged or destroyed
Making something again after it is damaged or destroyed
Giving back something lost or paying money for damage
An act of putting someone back into their previous job or position
Land that people make usable for living or farming
Cleaning, fixing, and improving a building or room so it is in good condition again
Fixing something so it works again
Making something exist or work again after it stopped
Bringing back a rule or practice after it stopped
To make something work like new again by repairing or cleaning
To change something back to its earlier form or use, for example factories after a war
Bringing something back to how it was before
A return of something to its former state after damage or long neglect
To return something to its original state
A repair that returns something to its original condition
Adding a needed part so something becomes like it was before
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
Care that helps someone regain movement and strength after an injury
How Restored
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Restoration comes from the old Latin verb restaurare, where re- means 'again' and the rest means 'make or repair'. So a restoration is the act of making something like it was before, which is why it means returning something to its original state.