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reclamation

 

[ ˌrɛkləˈmeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

land

the process of claiming back land that has been lost or damaged

Synonyms

recovery, rehabilitation, restoration

Examples of usage

  • Environmental reclamation is an important step in restoring land after mining activities.
  • The company invested in reclamation efforts to restore the wetlands.
Context #2 | Noun

business

a demand made by a customer for a refund or replacement of a faulty product

Synonyms

claim, complaint, refund

Examples of usage

  • The customer submitted a reclamation for the defective product.
  • The company's policy allows customers to make reclamation requests within 30 days of purchase.

Translations

Translations of the word "reclamation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reclamação

🇮🇳 शिकायत

🇩🇪 Beschwerde

🇮🇩 keluhan

🇺🇦 скарга

🇵🇱 reklamacja

🇯🇵 苦情 (くじょう)

🇫🇷 réclamation

🇪🇸 reclamación

🇹🇷 şikayet

🇰🇷 불만

🇸🇦 شكوى

🇨🇿 reklamace

🇸🇰 reklamácia

🇨🇳 投诉 (tóusù)

🇸🇮 reklamacija

🇮🇸 kvörtun

🇰🇿 шағым

🇬🇪 საჩივარი

🇦🇿 şikayət

🇲🇽 reclamación

Etymology

The word 'reclamation' originates from the Latin word 'reclamationem', which means 'a calling back'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 15th century. Initially, it was used in the context of bringing something back to a useful state, especially in relation to land. Over time, the term expanded to include the idea of reclaiming something that was lost or damaged. In modern usage, 'reclamation' can refer to various processes of restoration, recovery, or demanding compensation for a faulty product.

See also: reclaimer, reclaiming, unreclaimed.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,046 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.