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restoration.

The process of bringing an object back to its original state; the process of restoring something.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɹɛstəˈɹeɪʃən/
  1. The process of bringing an object back to its original state; the process of restoring something.

    countable · uncountable
    foreskin restoration
    The restoration of this painting will take years.
  2. The result of such a process, such as a dental restoration (a dental prosthesis).

    countable
    These restorations were especially impressive and were reported in a leading prosthodontics journal.
  3. The return of a former monarchy or monarch to power, usually after having been forced to step down.

    countable · uncountable
    The restoration of the House of Stuart took place a few years after the death of Cromwell.
    The restoration of the Kingdom of Spain took place immediately after the death of Franco.
  4. The return of a socioeconomic formation in the role of the dominant mode of production.

    countable · uncountable
    The restoration of capitalism in Russia gave rise to unemployment.
    The restoration of capitalism in Eastern Europe made way for improvement in human rights.
  5. The receiving of a sinner to divine favor.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English restoracion, altered from restauracion (from Latin restaurātiō) by partly deriving from restoren + -acion. By surface analysis, restore + -ation.

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