restoration
Restoration (noun) means the process of returning something to its original or an earlier good condition. Example: “The restoration of the old cathedral took nearly a decade.”
How to use restoration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBringing something — a building, artwork, or even a government — back to how it used to be.
Word forms
restorations plural
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The _____ of the old cathedral took nearly a decade.
Etymology
From Middle English restoracion, ultimately from Latin restauratio, tied to the verb restore.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “restoration” mean?
The word “restoration” means the process of returning something to its original or an earlier good condition. In plain terms, bringing something — a building, artwork, or even a government — back to how it used to be.
How do you pronounce “restoration”?
“Restoration” is pronounced rehs-tuh-RAY-shuhn (/ɹɛstəˈɹeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “restoration” in a sentence?
Here is “restoration” used in a sentence: “The restoration of the old cathedral took nearly a decade.”
What part of speech is “restoration”?
“Restoration” is a noun.
Where does the word “restoration” come from?
The word “restoration” comes from Latin. From Middle English restoracion, ultimately from Latin restauratio, tied to the verb restore.
Is “restoration” a common word?
“Restoration” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “restoration” have?
“Restoration” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of returning something to its original or an earlier good condition.
What is the difference between "restoration" and "renovation"?
Restoration aims to return something to its original condition, staying faithful to how it once was. Renovation focuses on repairing and modernizing, and may introduce new materials or updates rather than preserving the original.
What is the difference between "restoration" and "repair"?
A repair fixes a specific fault or broken part so something works again, while restoration is the fuller process of bringing an object or building back to its former good condition. Restoration often involves many repairs together with careful cleaning and renewal.
What is the difference between "restoration" and "reconstruction"?
Restoration works with what already exists, returning it to an earlier state, whereas reconstruction rebuilds something that has been lost or destroyed. You restore a faded painting, but you reconstruct a building that has burned down.
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