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regeneration Definition

re·gen·era·tion (ri jen′ə rā′s̸hən)

noun

a regenerating or being regenerated; specif.,

  1. a being renewed, reformed, or reconstituted
  2. a spiritual rebirth
  3. Biol. the renewal or replacement of any hurt or lost part, as the claw of a lobster
  4. Electronics the act or process of regenerating signals

Etymology: ME regeneracioun < LL(Ec) regeneratio

regeneration Synonyms

regeneration

n.

  1. Reconstruction

    rebuilding, rehabilitation, restoration; see reconstruction, renewal.

  2. Conversion

    revival, redemption, rebirth, reformation; see improvement 1, recovery 2, salvation 3.

regeneration Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • kick-start: It is widely believed that this development has provided the confidence boost needed to kick-start further regeneration in the immediate area.
  • stimulate: It is hoped that this investment will stimulate economic regeneration within the immediate area.
  • undergo: Up and coming areas to buy flats and houses in Lambeth Brixton has undergone some regeneration.

Adjective modifier

  • urban: Urban regeneration was at the heart of the project from the beginning.
  • economic: The agencies ' key purpose is to promote economic regeneration by the setting up of small firms.
  • baptismal: Luther and Calvin both clearly affirmed baptismal regeneration on a number of occasions.
  • sustainable: Group Members understand the importance of the emergent housing agenda, particularly in relation to sustainable community regeneration within diverse neighborhoods.
  • rural: Under the banner of the MCTI we have a marvelous opportunity for rural regeneration.
  • axonal: New roles for old proteins in adult CNS axonal regeneration.

Modifies a noun

  • initiative: Engaging the community In top-down regeneration initiatives, how lead agencies made their initial approach to communities often proved important.
  • agency: In addition, 19 sites in Basildon were sold on behalf of the national regeneration agency, English Partnerships.
  • project: ERDF is aimed at economic regeneration projects promoted primarily by the public sector.
  • scheme: Acting for a Regional Development Agency on a major regeneration scheme.
  • agenda: I found the just right opportunity at Blackpool: a unique place with a unique regeneration agenda.

Noun used with modifier

  • waterside: Further details have been revealed about Peel Holding's proposed new waterside regeneration scheme in Warrington.
  • waterfront: The IP City Center project involves the conversion of a former warehouse at a site near the Ipswich waterfront regeneration area.
  • brownfield: English Partnershipsâ support for brownfield regeneration is of course not limited to the National Coalfields Program.
  • neighborhood: The paper is about community involvement in neighborhood regeneration programs.
  • multi-million: Four million pound boost for Salfordâs economy 26 July 2006 Multi-million regeneration investment to create city park.
  • waterway: We raise funds for waterway regeneration, conservation, recreation, community, arts, education, access and activity projects.