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recoup

verb

  1. get back equivalent to that which was lost
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈkuːp/ / /ɹɪˈkup/ / /ɹɪˈkʉːp/

verb

Etymology: From French recouper (“cut short”).

  1. To make back (an investment or similar).

    He barely managed to recoup his money. He sold out for just what he had invested.

    to recoup losses made at the gaming table

  2. To recover from an error.
  3. To keep back rightfully (a part), as if by cutting off, so as to diminish a sum due; to take off (a part) from damages; to deduct.

    A landlord recouped the rent of premises from damages awarded to the plaintiff for eviction.

  4. To reimburse; to indemnify; often used reflexively and in the passive voice.

    Elizabeth had lost her venture; but if she was bold, she might recoup herself at Philip's cost.

    Industry is sometimes recouped for a small price by extensive custom.