Meaning of REPARATION
| Pronunciation: | | `repu'reyshun
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- [n] something done or paid in expiation of a wrong; "how can I make amends"
- [n] the act of putting something in working order again
- [n] (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors; "Germany was unable to pay the reparations demanded after Wordl War I"
- [n] compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury; "an act for which there is no reparation"
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| | Synonyms: | | amends, fix, fixing, fixture, mending, repair |
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| | See Also: | | atonement, band aid, care, compensation, darning, expiation, improvement, maintenance, patching, propitiation, quick fix, quickie, quicky, reconstruction, restitution, restoration, upkeep | |
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| | Definition: | | \Rep`a*ra"tion\ (-r?"sh?n), n. [F. r['e]paration, L.
reparatio. See {Repair} to mend.]
1. The act of renewing, restoring, etc., or the state of
being renewed or repaired; as, the reparation of a bridge
or of a highway; -- in this sense, repair is oftener used.
--Arbuthnot.
2. The act of making amends or giving satisfaction or
compensation for a wrong, injury, etc.; also, the thing
done or given; amends; satisfaction; indemnity.
I am sensible of the scandal I have given by my loose
writings, and make what reparation I am able. --Dryden.
Syn: Restoration; repair; restitution; compensation; amends;
satisfaction.
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