restoration
n. C / Un. the act of fixing something old so it looks new again. When capitalized, it refers to the specific time in history when a king or queen returns to power.
n. the act of returning something to its original condition or position. When capitalized, it specifically denotes the re-establishment of a monarchy after a period of republican government, most notably in England in 1660.
The restoration of the old painting took several months.
After the king returned from exile, the country entered a period of cultural growth known as the Restoration.
Architects specializing in historical restoration must balance the need for modern safety standards with the desire to preserve the building's original aesthetic integrity.
Uncountable when referring to the general process of repairing; countable when referring to a specific instance of repair or a historical period.