Meaning of recoup in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /rəˈkup/

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  1. Verb

    recoup

    Etymology

    early 17th century (as a legal term): from French recouper‘retrench, cut back’, from re-‘back’ + couper‘to cut’

    Definitions

    1. reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss

    Derived terms

  2. 2. regain or make up for

    Examples

    • « recuperate one's losses »
  3. 3. retain and refrain from disbursing

    Examples

    • « of payments »
    • « My employer is withholding taxes »

    Derived terms

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