recoup

To recoup is defined as to recover, replenish or gain back.

(verb)

See recoup in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb

1. to get back an equivalent for; make up for: to recoup a loss
2. to regain: to recoup one's health
to pay back; reimburse
Law to deduct or hold back (a part of what is due), having some reasonable claim to do so

Origin: Fr recouper < re-, again + couper, to cut, strike: see coup

noun

an act of recouping

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See recoup in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb re·couped, re·coup·ing, re·coups

verb, transitive

To receive an equivalent for; make up for: recoup a loss. See Synonyms at recover.
To return as an equivalent for; reimburse.
Law To deduct or withhold (part of something due) for an equitable reason.

verb, intransitive

To regain a former favorable position.

noun

The act of recouping.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English recoupen, to cut short

Origin: , from Old French recouper, to cut back

Origin: : re-, re-

Origin: + couper, to cut (from coup, blow; see coup)

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