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recoup
[ ri-koop ]
verb (used with object)
- to get back the equivalent of:
to recoup one's losses by a lucky investment.
Synonyms: , , ,
- to regain or recover.
- to reimburse or indemnify; pay back:
to recoup a person for expenses.
Synonyms: ,
- Law. to withhold (a portion of something due), having some rightful claim to do so.
verb (used without object)
- to get back an equivalent, as of something lost.
- Law. (of a defendant in a lawsuit) to plead that one is owed, in the same matter, an amount by the plaintiff which applies against the payment of one’s own debt to the plaintiff.
noun
- an act of recouping.
recoup
/ ɪˈː /
verb
- to regain or make good (a financial or other loss)
- tr to reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss
- law to keep back (something due), having rightful claim to do so; withhold; deduct
Derived Forms
- ˈdzܱ貹, adjective
- ˈdzܱ賾Գ, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- ·dzܱ·· adjective
- ·dzܱ·Գ noun
- non··dzܱ·· adjective
- un··dzܱ·· adjective
yvlog History and Origins
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yvlog History and Origins
Origin of recoup1
Example Sentences
Some experts have questioned whether, in the long run, the U.S. can recoup the domestic manufacturing base that it gave up in favor of a globalized economy.
If the policy has a specific line item for debris removal, county officials have said that they will seek to recoup 100% of that amount from the insurer.
Mrs Evans has been told it would take 25 years to recoup what she has paid.
It is understood there are concerns within the industry however that there is no mechanism of recouping such costs from the airport responsible, when disruption to flights is out of the control of airlines.
You may be able to recoup other expenses such as car hire or airport parking fees.
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