Definitions for reclamation
ˌrɛk ləˈmeɪ ʃənrecla·ma·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. reclamation, renewal, rehabilitationnoun

   the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

2. reclamation, reformationnoun

   rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course

   "the reclamation of delinquent children"

3. reclamationnoun

   the recovery of useful substances from waste products

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. reclamationnoun

   The act of reclaiming or the state of being reclaimed.

2. reclamationnoun

   The recovery of a wasteland, or of flooded land so it can be cultivated.

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1. reclamation

   Reclamation is the process of restoring or rehabilitating something to a usable condition or state. This often refers to activities such as recovery of wasteland, desert, or sea floor for cultivation or other uses, or the recovery of materials from waste. In environmental context, reclamation involves the repair and renourishment of damaged or disturbed ecosystems and habitats.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Reclamationnoun

   the act or process of reclaiming

2. Reclamationnoun

   representation made in opposition; remonstrance

3. Etymology: [F. rclamation, L. reclamatio. See Reclaim.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. reclamation

   To change the form of land or other geographical landscape.

   The dutch people are known globally for their reclamation achievements.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 19, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Recovery
   • Rescue

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of reclamation in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of reclamation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of reclamation in a Sentence

1. Herminio Coloma:

   The concerns about the recent activities of China along with the reclamation activities and construction of airstrips in the disputed territory is shared by other countries as it adds to the tension in the region.

2. The Foreign Ministry:

   Based on our understanding from the relevant authorities, in accordance with the set work plan, the land reclamation project for China's construction on some islands and reefs on the Nansha islands will be completed soon.

3. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull:

   We urge all claimants in the South China Sea to refrain from any building of islands, any militarization of islands, any land reclamation, it is absolutely critical that we ensure that there is a lowering of tensions.

4. Adel Hagekhalil:

   We also understand that if we don't succeed, the Bureau of Reclamation will implement Reclamation Bureau own approach to stabilize Lake Mead and Lake Powell.

5. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe:

   As for the South China Sea, we share serious concerns over unilateral actions that raise tensions, such as large-scale reclamation, the building of facilities and militarization, it is a significant achievement that we have agreed to cooperate to secure rule-based, free, safe seas.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=reclamation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Reclamation
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reclamation