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What does recoup mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word recoup? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To make back, as an investment.
  2. To recover from an error.
  3. (law) 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.
  4. (transitive) To reimburse; to indemnify; often used reflexively and in the passive.
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The employer may recoup the sums paid from the state by making deductions from National Insurance contributions.
They were insured for the loss but the insurance company then came after me to recoup the costs.
The finance company is unable to repay their debenture due to defaults on their loan book, so they are unable to recoup their principal.
After a severe workout all morning, Tash knew that she needed to recoup her strength before the afternoon or she was in danger of going crazy.
The only way to recoup what we have lost is with a workforce that can meet the challenges of a modern economy.
But patching a system won't recover stolen data, recoup competitive advantage or revive consumer confidence.

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