Recoup Definition

rĭ-ko͝op
recouped, recoups
verb
recouped, recoups
To get back an equivalent for; make up for.
To recoup a loss.
Webster's New World
To gain an amount equal to (an outlay or investment).
Expected to recoup the development costs in three years.
American Heritage
To regain.
To recoup one's health.
Webster's New World
To pay back; reimburse.
Webster's New World
To deduct or hold back (a part of what is due), having some reasonable claim to do so.
Webster's New World
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noun
recoups
An act of recouping.
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Origin of Recoup

  • Middle English recoupen to cut short from Old French recouper to cut back re- re- couper to cut (from coup blow coup)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • French recouper

    From Wiktionary

Recoup Sentence Examples

  • We will easily recoup our set-up fees in the very near future.

  • If your ring is stolen and the police are unable to recover it, proper insurance policies can help recoup the financial loss.

  • The transfer of the seat of empire from Rome to Constantinople gave the bishops of Rome a possible rival in the patriarch of Constantinople, but the absence of an overawing court and of meddling statesmen did more than recoup the loss to the head of the Roman Church.

  • Although transpiration is a necessary accompaniment of nutrition, it may easily become excessive, especially where the plant cannot readily recoup itself.

  • Most bridges had used toll charges to recoup the cost of building them.

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Words Starting With

RREREC

Words Ending With

PUPOUP

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recoup

Words Starting With R and Ending With P

Starts With R & Ends With PStarts With RE & Ends With PStarts With R & Ends With UP

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With R6 Letter Words Ending With P