Meaning & use
recoup
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To recover or regain money that has been spent or lost.
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It took the company two years to recoup its initial investment in the new factory.
She sold her old furniture to recoup some of the moving costs.
A note on using this word
Recoup is used mainly in financial contexts, referring specifically to getting back money or resources that were spent or lost.
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