recoup

Meaning

Verb

To make back, as an investment.
To recover from an error.
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.
To reimburse; to indemnify; often used reflexively and in the passive.

Origin

French récupérer

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