restoration

restoration
noun Date: 14th century 1. an act of restoring or the condition of being restored: as a. a bringing back to a former position or condition ; reinstatement <
the restoration of peace
>
b. restitution c. a restoring to an unimpaired or improved condition <
the restoration of a painting
>
d. the replacing of missing teeth or crowns 2. something that is restored; especially a representation or reconstruction of the original form (as of a fossil or a building) 3. capitalized a. the reestablishing of the monarchy in England in 1660 under Charles II b. the period in English history usually held to coincide with the reign of Charles II but sometimes to extend through the reign of James II

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  • Restoration — may refer to:In government / politicsA restoration is a historical episode whereby a previous government over an area or jurisdiction is reinstated. Restoration is inclusive also of the period immediately following that episode. For example, the… …   Wikipedia

  • Restoration — Res to*ra tion (r?s t?*r? sh?n), n. [OE. restauracion, F. restauration, fr. L. restauratio. See {Restore}.] 1. The act of restoring or bringing back to a former place, station, or condition; the fact of being restored; renewal; re[… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • restoration — UK US /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/ noun [C or U] ► the act or process of returning something to its earlier good condition or position: »a restoration plan/program/project »Workers have started restoration work on the two fountains. »Pensioner groups have… …   Financial and business terms

  • Restoration — bezeichnet Die Stuart Restauration im England des 17. Jahrhunderts von 1660 bis 1688 Restoration – Zeit der Sinnlichkeit (Originaltitel Restoration), einen Film von 1995 Diese Seite ist eine Begriffsklärung zur …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • restoration — ► NOUN 1) the action of returning something to a former condition, place, or owner. 2) the process of repairing or renovating a building, work of art, etc. 3) the reinstatement of a previous practice, right, or situation. 4) the return of a… …   English terms dictionary

  • restoration — [res΄tə rā′shən] n. [ME restauration < MFr < LL restauratio] 1. a restoring or being restored; specif., a) reinstatement in a former position, rank, etc. b) restitution for loss, damage, etc. c) a putting or bringing back into a former,… …   English World dictionary

  • restoration — restoration. См. репаративный синтез. (Источник: «Англо русский толковый словарь генетических терминов». Арефьев В.А., Лисовенко Л.А., Москва: Изд во ВНИРО, 1995 г.) …   Молекулярная биология и генетика. Толковый словарь.

  • restoration — restoration. = repair (см.). (Источник: «Англо русский толковый словарь генетических терминов». Арефьев В.А., Лисовенко Л.А., Москва: Изд во ВНИРО, 1995 г.) …   Молекулярная биология и генетика. Толковый словарь.

  • restoration — index acquittal, collection (payment), compensation, continuation (resumption), contribution (indemnification) …   Law dictionary

  • restoration — (n.) 1650s; see RESTORE (Cf. restore) + ATION (Cf. ation). With a capital R , in reference to the reestablishment of the English monarchy under Charles II in 1660, from 1718. As a period in English theater, attested from 1898. In French history,… …   Etymology dictionary

  • restoration — noun 1 returning sth to its original condition ADJECTIVE ▪ complete, full ▪ extensive, major ▪ Many of the older paintings have undergone extensive restoration. ▪ partial …   Collocations dictionary

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