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Recouping: meaning, definitions and examples

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recouping

 

[ rɪˈkuːpɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

See also: recoupable.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,492 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.