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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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Fortunately, mileage is a deductible business expense, so you can recoup some costs when you file your tax returns.
But patching a system won't recover stolen data, recoup competitive advantage or revive consumer confidence.
We have taken the cost on ourselves, but the long-term saving on carpets and breakage will recoup that.
They were insured for the loss but the insurance company then came after me to recoup the costs.
We will now be able to sell the remaining part of the adjoining block to recoup some of our costs.
The employer may recoup the sums paid from the state by making deductions from National Insurance contributions.

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