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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
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: 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
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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
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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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