Definitions for RECAPTURE
riˈkæp tʃərre·cap·ture

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. recapturenoun

   a legal seizure by the government of profits beyond a fixed amount

2. recapture, retakingverb

   the act of taking something back

3. recaptureverb

   experience anew

   "She could not recapture that feeling of happiness"

4. recaptureverb

   take up anew

   "The author recaptures an old idea here"

5. recapture, retakeverb

   take back by force, as after a battle

   "The military forces managed to recapture the fort"

6. recapture, retakeverb

   capture again

   "recapture the escaped prisoner"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. recapturenoun

   The act of capturing again.

2. recaptureverb

   to capture something for a second or subsequent time, especially after a loss

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Recapture

   Recapture is a 1930 drama in three acts by Preston Sturges, his third play to appear on Broadway. The Broadway production was directed by Don Mullally and produced by A. H. Woods. It opened on January 29, 1930, at the Eltinge 42nd Street Theatre, and ran for 24 performances, closing in February of that year. According to Sturges, the play received "the most violently destructive notices [he] had seen in years."Appearing in the cast were Melvyn Douglas and Glenda Farrell.

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1. recapture

   Recapture, in general, refers to regaining possession, control or access to something that was lost or taken away. It can also refer to the recovery or retrieval of expenses or costs through a rebate or deduction.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Recapturenoun

   the act of retaking or recovering by capture; especially, the retaking of a prize or goods from a captor

2. Recapturenoun

   that which is captured back; a prize retaken

3. Recaptureverb

   to capture again; to retake

WikidataRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Recapture

   Recapture is a 1930 drama in three acts by Preston Sturges, his third play to appear on Broadway. The Broadway production was directed by Don Mullally and produced by A.H. Woods. It opened on 29 January 1930 at the Eltinge 42nd Street Theatre, and ran for 24 performances, closing in February of that year. Appearing in the cast were Melvyn Douglas and Glenda Farrell.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Recapture

   rē-kap′tūr, v.t. to capture back or retake, esp. a prize from a captor.—n. act of retaking: a prize recaptured.—n. Recap′tor.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. recapture

   The act of retaking; especially the retaking of a prize or goods from a captor. That which is captured back; a prize retaken.

Matched Categories

1. • Capture
   • Feel
   • Seizure
   • Take

How to pronounce RECAPTURE?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say RECAPTURE in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of RECAPTURE in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of RECAPTURE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of RECAPTURE in a Sentence

1. Philip Baggaley:

   Even with this strong traffic, the airlines can't recapture all the higher fuel cost, particularly if they go up quickly.

2. Jane Fisher:

   Designing physical retail formats or pop-up events that are Instagram-friendly is definitely a smart approach, brands are struggling to recapture foot traffic and really asking themselves what the future of retail looks like.

3. Marc Friedland:

   Fifty years from now, hopefully a winner who looks back at their envelope will recapture that moment in time when everybody was watching, and they announced in that millisecond who the Oscar winner was, it really becomes a keepsake that will last a lifetime.

4. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu:

   We need to look beyond the current approach to expand the basket of freight commodities. We will make sure we recapture the traffic.

5. Janet Yellen:

   While our economy continues to expand and recapture a substantial share of the jobs lost during 2020, significant challenges from the Delta variant continue to suppress the speed of the recovery and present substantial barriers to a vibrant economy, still, I remain optimistic about the medium-term trajectory of our economy, and I expect we will return to full employment next year.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=RECAPTURE
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Recapture
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recapture
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/RECAPTURE
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=RECAPTURE
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=RECAPTURE
8. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html