Recouped: meaning, definitions and examples

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recouped

 

[ rɪˈkuːpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial recovery

To recoup means to regain or recover something, particularly financial losses or investments. It often involves obtaining compensation or restoring a previous state after a loss. In business, companies might recoup their expenses through sales or other revenue streams. Individuals may recoup funds lost in a poor investment or recover costs through insurance claims. It generally suggests a positive turnaround in terms of finances or resources.

Synonyms

offset, reclaim, recover, regain, retrieve.

Examples of usage

  • The company recouped its losses after a successful marketing campaign.
  • He managed to recoup the money he lost in the stock market.
  • The project was so popular that they quickly recouped the initial investment.
  • Insurance helped her recoup the costs of her damaged property.

Translations

Translations of the word "recouped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recuperado

🇮🇳 वापस पाया हुआ

🇩🇪 wiedererlangt

🇮🇩 dipulihkan

🇺🇦 відшкодований

🇵🇱 odzyskany

🇯🇵 回収された

🇫🇷 récupéré

🇪🇸 recuperado

🇹🇷 geri kazanılmış

🇰🇷 회수된

🇸🇦 مسترد

🇨🇿 získaný zpět

🇸🇰 získaný späť

🇨🇳 追回的

🇸🇮 pridobljen

🇮🇸 endurheimtur

🇰🇿 қайтарылған

🇬🇪 აღდგენილი

🇦🇿 bərpa olunmuş

🇲🇽 recuperado

Etymology

The word 'recoup' originates from the Middle English term 'recouper', which comes from the Old French 'recouper'. The Old French word itself is derived from the Latin 'recuperare', meaning 'to recover', composed of 're-' meaning 'again' and 'capere' meaning 'to seize'. The concept of recouping involves not just returning to a state of balance, but often emphasizes recovering from a deficit or loss. Over the centuries, it has shifted from a legal and financial context to a broader usage encompassing personal and business recoveries. In legal terms, recoupment refers to the right to offset a claim against another claim, while in everyday language, it is commonly used to describe the action of getting back what was lost.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,825, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.