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Restoration vs Recondition - What's the difference?

restoration | recondition |

As a noun restoration

is the process of bringing an object back to its original state; the process of restoring something.

As a verb recondition is

to restore to a functional state, or to a condition resembling the original.

restoration

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • the process of bringing an object back to its original state; the process of restoring something
    • The restoration of this painting will take years.
    The restoration of this medieval church involved undoing all the Victorian modifications.
  • the return of a former monarchy or monarch to power, usually after having been forced to step down
    • The restoration of the House of Stuart took place a few years after the death of Cromwell.

    Related terms

    * restore * restorable * restorative

    recondition

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To restore to a functional state, or to a condition resembling the original.
    • When reconditioning antique furniture, it is important to try to preserve as much of the original finish as possible.

    Synonyms

    *(restore to functional or near original state ): fix, refurbish, repair, restore

    Derived terms

    * reconditioner

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