Associations to the word «Recoup»
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Wiktionary
RECOUP, verb. To make back, as an investment.
RECOUP, verb. To recover from an error.
RECOUP, verb. (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.
RECOUP, verb. (transitive) To reimburse; to indemnify; often used reflexively and in the passive.
Dictionary definition
RECOUP, verb. Reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss.
RECOUP, verb. Regain or make up for; "recuperate one's losses".
RECOUP, verb. Retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments; "My employer is withholding taxes".
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