Restorer: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when referring to someone who repairs and returns something to its original condition, often related to art, buildings, furniture, or historical artifacts.

• The restorer spent months bringing the 18th-century painting back to life
• After years of neglect, the old church was finally handed over to skilled restorers

Typically used in professional settings where someone is responsible for the maintenance and preservation of cultural heritage, such as museums, libraries, and archives.

• The museum hired a conservator to ensure the proper care of its ancient manuscripts
• As a conservator, she specializes in the treatment of paper and textile artifacts

Refers to a person who maintains something in its current state to prevent decay or degradation, often used for natural environments, traditions, or historical landmarks.

• The park rangers acted as preservers of the natural beauty and wildlife
• He spent his life as a preserver of traditional folk music

Duplicate entry, refer to the first 'restorer'.

• Refer to examples under the first 'restorer'.

Used in the context of programs designed to recover lost or corrupted data from computers or other digital devices.

• After deleting the files accidentally, she used recovery software to get them back.
• The company invested in recovery software to safeguard against data loss.

Used when referring to software or tools designed specifically to fetch or extract data from databases, systems, or storage.

• The engineer used a data retrieval tool to access the archived records.
• To analyze the survey results, we relied on a powerful data retrieval tool.

Repeated entry. See above.

Someone who applies finishes to improve the appearance or usability of an object, usually furniture or wooden items.

• The refinisher transformed the old, scratched table into a gleaming centerpiece.
• He worked as a refinisher, specializing in antique wooden chairs.

Someone who improves the condition of buildings or homes by updating and repairing. This word is often used in the context of modernizing or upgrading.

• The renovator updated the old apartment, making it look brand new.
• They hired a professional renovator to remodel their kitchen.