Recouping: meaning, definitions and examples

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recouping

[ rɪˈkuːpɪŋ ]

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financial

To regain or recover (money or losses) through efforts such as saving, investment, or reimbursement.

Synonyms

recapture, recover, redeem, regain

Examples of usage

The company focused on recouping its losses through strategic investments.
She recouped her expenses by cutting back on unnecessary spending.

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general

To regain possession or control of something lost or taken away.

Synonyms

reclaim, recover, regain, retrieve

Examples of usage

The team managed to recoup the ball in the final minutes of the game.
He recouped his stolen belongings from the thief.

Translations

Translations of the word "recouping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recuperação

🇮🇳 पुनःप्राप्ति

🇩🇪 Wiedererlangung

🇮🇩 pemulihan

🇺🇦 відшкодування

🇵🇱 odzyskiwanie

🇯🇵 回収

🇫🇷 récupération

🇪🇸 recuperación

🇹🇷 geri kazanım

🇰🇷 회수

🇸🇦 استعادة

🇨🇿 obnovení

🇸🇰 obnova

🇨🇳 恢复

🇸🇮 obnovitev

🇮🇸 endurheimt

🇰🇿 қалпына келтіру

🇬🇪 აღდგენა

🇦🇿 bərpa

🇲🇽 recuperación

Word origin

The word 'recoup' originated from the Middle French word 'recouper', which means 'to cut back'. It was first used in the 17th century in the context of recovering or regaining something lost. Over time, 'recoup' evolved to encompass the broader meanings of recovering losses or regaining possession. The financial connotation of recouping losses became particularly prominent in the business world, emphasizing the importance of recovering investments or expenses.