restoration
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/ˌrestəˈreɪʃn/
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/ˌrestəˈreɪʃn/
Fixing old things like buildings or art to make them look new again.
The museum is doing a restoration of the old painting.
Bringing back old systems or rules that were used before.
The restoration of the old law helped the community.
Returning something to where it belongs or to its original state.
The restoration of the stolen items to the owner was completed.
The time in British history when the king returned to rule after a break.
Restoration plays from that era are still performed today.