restoration

Everyday

1. Restoration is repairing something old or damaged so it looks or works as it did before. tree →
2. Restoration is bringing something back, like power, peace or health. tree →
3. A restoration is a thing that has been repaired, like an old painting. tree →

In the lessons

In history and art lessons, castles, ships and paintings get restoration. In everyday life, «restoration of power» after a storm. In science, «habitat restoration» means bringing back nature. Phrases: «under restoration», «restoration work», «restoration of power».

Examples

• The castle is closed for restoration. tree →
• The restoration of the old steam train took years. tree →
• After the storm, the restoration of electricity took two days. tree →
• Volunteers helped with the restoration of the wetland. tree →
• The painting looks bright after its restoration. tree →
• Restoration of peace was the king's first job. tree →
• We carry the perfume of the flowers to spread health and restoration. tree →

Note

Noun of «restore». Uncountable for the work, countable for a result. Restoration means making it like the original; renovation means improving it, perhaps making it modern.