restoration
noun
res·to·ra·tion
ˌre-stə-ˈrā-shən 
1
a
: a bringing back to a former position or condition : reinstatement
the restoration of peace
b
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
Examples of restoration in a Sentence
The building is undergoing restoration.
the restoration of peace after war
the restoration of law and order by the police
The town called for a restoration of the law.
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This regional office, besides managing some of the largest reservoirs and aqueduct systems in the state, also manages funds for ecosystem restoration and local water conservation efforts.
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Tom Philp, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
For up-to-date Public Health Information and restoration of public utilities, please utilize the links and contacts below.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
Other tabs include water monitoring, identified issues and plans for restoration, if any.
—Ron Lieber, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Once under control, efforts expanded into large-scale reef restoration and marine rewilding.
—Andi Cross, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Tom Philp, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
For up-to-date Public Health Information and restoration of public utilities, please utilize the links and contacts below.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
Other tabs include water monitoring, identified issues and plans for restoration, if any.
—Ron Lieber, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Once under control, efforts expanded into large-scale reef restoration and marine rewilding.
—Andi Cross, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restoration. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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restoration
noun
res·to·ra·tion
ˌres-tə-ˈrā-shən
1
: an act of restoring or the condition of being restored
2
: something (as a building) that has been restored
Medical Definition
restoration
noun
res·to·ra·tion
ˌres-tə-ˈrā-shən
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