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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That increase in fire suppression needs has taken away from the Forest Service's other responsibilities, such as restoration, recreation, conservation and law enforcement, Safford said.
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William Jones, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
The shimmering chrome work—part of a three-and-a-half-year, 15,000-hour restoration—paid off, as the car took Cavallino’s top Outstanding Ferrari GranTurismo award.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2025
This is how climate change contributed to the California wildfires
That increase in fire suppression needs has taken away from the Forest Service's other responsibilities, such as restoration, recreation, conservation and law enforcement, Safford said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2025
At resorts like the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal, relaxation is woven throughout — offering a retreat that infuses physical, mental and spiritual restoration in almost every aspect of their guests' stays.
—Sonal Dutt, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restoration. Accessed 13 Feb. 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
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restoration
noun
res·to·ra·tion
ˌres-tə-ˈrā-shən
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