regeneration
noun
re·gen·er·a·tion
ri-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-shən 
ˌrē-
1
: an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
2
: spiritual renewal or revival
3
: renewal or restoration of a body, bodily part, or biological system (such as a forest) after injury or as a normal process
4
: utilization by special devices of heat or other products that would ordinarily be lost
Examples of regeneration in a Sentence
the regeneration of knitting and crocheting is in full bloom, with Hollywood stars admitting they knit and crochet on movie sets
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Gori's latest innovation, the Hybrid Propeller, is designed for electrified sail drives, giving captains the ability to lock the prop blades open when under sail to activate regeneration for the onboard batteries.
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New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2025
According to the Green Policy Platform, Costa Rica’s Payment for Environmental Services program serves as a model for countries seeking effective ecosystem conservation and regeneration strategies.
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The brake pedal position is not moved based on regeneration, but ebbs and flows more traditionally during slowing and stopping.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Its high content of antioxidants, vitamins (A, C, E), and minerals promotes cell regeneration, keeping skin hydrated, luminous, and younger looking.
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New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2025
According to the Green Policy Platform, Costa Rica’s Payment for Environmental Services program serves as a model for countries seeking effective ecosystem conservation and regeneration strategies.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The brake pedal position is not moved based on regeneration, but ebbs and flows more traditionally during slowing and stopping.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Its high content of antioxidants, vitamins (A, C, E), and minerals promotes cell regeneration, keeping skin hydrated, luminous, and younger looking.
—Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for regeneration
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“Regeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regeneration. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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regeneration
noun
re·gen·er·a·tion
ri-ˌjen-ə-ˈrā-shən
ˌrē-
: an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
Medical Definition
regeneration
noun
re·gen·er·a·tion
ri-ˌjen-ə-ˈrā-shən, ˌrē-
1
: an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
2
: the renewal, regrowth, or restoration of a body or a bodily part, tissue, or substance after injury or as a normal bodily process
continual regeneration of epithelial cells
regeneration of the uterine lining
compare regulation sense 2a
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