Recoup vs Takeback - What's the difference?
recoup | takeback |
To make back, as an investment.
To recover from an error.
(legal) 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.
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In lang=en terms the difference between recoup and takeback
is that recoup is 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 while takeback is the withdrawal of the previous move, as in practice games.As a verb recoup
is to make back, as an investment.As a noun takeback is
the act of taking back or reclaiming anything.recoup
English
Verb
(en verb)- He barely managed to recoup his money. He sold out for just what he had invested.
- to recoup losses made at the gaming table
- A landlord recouped the rent of premises from damages awarded to the plaintiff for eviction.
- Elizabeth had lost her venture; but if she was bold, she might recoup herself at Philip's cost.
- Industry is sometimes recouped for a small price by extensive custom.