recoup

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
10
Words With Friends
13
Letters
6
Pronunciation
/ɹɪˈkuːp/
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/ɹɪˈkuːp/ · /ɹɪˈkup/ · /ɹɪˈkʉːp/

Definition of recoup

4 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

verb

  1. (intransitive, transitive)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”
    “In July British Railways installed train-operated red-and-white level crossing half-barriers of a new design at 11 places, […] The cost is given at £800 a pair, which can be readily recouped on savings in the cost of manning ordinary gated crossings.”
    “And when it fails to recoup? Well, maybe you just haven't earned it yet, baby”
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verb

  1. (intransitive, transitive)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”
    “In July British Railways installed train-operated red-and-white level crossing half-barriers of a new design at 11 places, […] The cost is given at £800 a pair, which can be readily recouped on savings in the cost of manning ordinary gated crossings.”
    “And when it fails to recoup? Well, maybe you just haven't earned it yet, baby”
  2. (intransitive)To recover from an error.
  3. (transitive)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. (transitive)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.”

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Etymology

From French recouper (“cut short”).

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