# recoverable

/ɹɪˈkəvɝəbəɫ/ (US) · /ɹɪkˈʌvəɹəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/recoverable
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

describing something that can be found, fixed, or paid back after it is lost or damaged. In business, it often refers to money that a company can get back from a customer.

For teachers: capable of being restored to a previous state, retrieved from a loss, or reclaimed as a financial asset. Often used in accounting to describe receivables that are expected to be collected.

## Examples

- The accountant checked which debts were recoverable.
- After the storm, the insurance company assessed which damages were recoverable under the policy to determine the payout.
- While some assets are immediately liquid, others are only recoverable over a long period of time, requiring careful management of the company's cash flow to ensure long-term stability.

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