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recoupment

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //rɪˈkuːpmənt//

KK: /rɪˈkuːpmənt/

noun
Definition

A process of recovering something that was lost or taken away, often referring to money or resources.


Example

The company implemented a recoupment strategy to recover its losses from the previous year.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the company's plan for recoupment of losses this year?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think they really need to focus on that to stay afloat.
Sloth A
I agree, it's crucial for their recovery strategy.
Sloth B
Absolutely, without proper recoupment, they might struggle to move forward.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
recovery
reimbursement
compensation
Antonyms
loss
forfeiture
penalty
Root Explanation

Recoupment → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "coup" (from Old French *coup*, meaning a blow or strike) and the suffix "-ment" (indicating the action or process). The word refers to the process of recovering or regaining something, particularly in a financial context, as if striking back to reclaim what was lost.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'strike' ('coup') to remember that recoupment means the action of recovering or regaining something.

Visually Confused Words
regroupment
recumbent
groupment
precomment
couplement
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