Definition

Noun 1. The act of getting something back again; recovery: The process or instance of recovering or retrieving something that was lost, taken, or given away.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The police focused on the regaining of the stolen artwork.
  • Her regaining of confidence after the setback was inspiring to everyone.
  • The treaty ensured the regaining of the disputed territory.

Advanced Usage

• "Upon the regaining of...": A formal phrase used to indicate an event that happens immediately after something is recovered.
  • Upon the regaining of his composure, he continued his speech.

Variants and Related Words

• Regain (verb): To get back or recover something.
  • She hoped to regain her strength after the illness.
• Recovery (noun): A more common synonym for the process of getting something back or returning to a normal state.
• Retrieval (noun): The process of getting something back, especially from a place where it is stored or lost.
• Restitution (noun): The formal act of returning something to its proper owner, often used in legal contexts.

Synonyms

• Recovery
• Retrieval
• Recoupment
• Repossession (specifically for property)

Related Phrases

• Regain one's footing: To recover one's balance, either physically or metaphorically (e.g., in a situation).
  • After slipping, he quickly regained his footing.
• Regain consciousness: To wake up after being unconscious.
  • The patient regained consciousness several hours after the surgery.

Noun

1. getting something back again
   • upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing