Recouped: meaning, definitions and examples

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.

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.