recovery

n.

1. The act of returning to normal

   reestablishment, resumption, restoration, reinstatement, rehabilitation, reconstruction, return, reformation, recreation, replacement, readjustment, improvement, improving, getting back to normal, getting back to normalcy; see also sense 2, improvement 1.

2. The process of regaining health

   convalescence, recuperation, revival, rebirth, renaissance, renascence, reanimation, resurgence, resurrection, regeneration, cure, improvement, reawakening, renewal, reinvigoration, resuscitation, rejuvenation, revivification, rehabilitation, post-operative care, return to health, physical improvement, healing, betterment, comeback.

3. The act of regaining possession

   repossession, retrieval, reclamation, redemption, indemnification, reparation, compensation, recapture, rescue, replevin, return, recouping, restoration, remuneration, reimbursement, retaking, recall, replevy.