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restoration

noun res·to·ra·tion \ˌres-tə-ˈrā-shən\

: the act or process of returning something to its original condition by repairing it, cleaning it, etc.

: the act of bringing back something that existed before

: the act of returning something that was stolen or taken

Full Definition of RESTORATION

1
:  an act of restoring or the condition of being restored: as
a :  a bringing back to a former position or condition :  reinstatement <the restoration of peace>
b :  restitution
c :  a restoring to an unimpaired or improved condition <the restoration of a painting>
d :  the replacing of missing teeth or crowns
2
:  something that is restored; especially :  a representation or reconstruction of the original form (as of a fossil or a building)
3
capitalized
a :  the reestablishing of the monarchy in England in 1660 under Charles II
b :  the period in English history usually held to coincide with the reign of Charles II but sometimes to extend through the reign of James II
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First Known Use of RESTORATION

14th century

Other History Terms

agonistic, carpetbagger, enceinte, fief, historiography, paladin

Rhymes with RESTORATION

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vindication, violation, visitation, weather station
RESTORATION Defined for Kids

restoration

noun res·to·ra·tion \ˌre-stə-ˈrā-shən\

Definition of RESTORATION for Kids

1
:  an act of returning something to its original condition :  the result of having been returned to the original condition
2
:  something (as a building) that has been returned to its original condition
Medical Dictionary

restoration

noun res·to·ra·tion \ˌres-tə-ˈrā-shən\

Medical Definition of RESTORATION

:  the act of restoring or the condition of being restored: as a :  a returning to a normal or healthy condition b :  the replacing of missing teeth or crowns; also :  a dental replacement (as a denture) used for restoration

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