Definition of Recoup
Recoup
re·coup
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to regain/recover or make up for something that was spent or lost;
e.g. They hope that the heavy rainfall will help recoup the falling water table levels in the region.
(verb)
to regain money that was lost or spent, typically by making profits;
e.g. The company was able to recoup its investments quite quickly.
(verb)
to compensate someone for money that was spent or lost;
e.g. Mike offered a deal that would help recoup the families of the people who lost their savings due to the fraud.
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