Definition of Rehabilitation

1. Noun. The restoration of someone to a useful place in society.


2. Noun. The conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation.
Exact synonyms: Reclamation, Renewal
Generic synonyms: Restoration
Specialized synonyms: Re-afforestation, Reforestation, Urban Renewal
Derivative terms: Reclaim, Rehabilitate

3. Noun. Vindication of a person's character and the re-establishment of that person's reputation.
Generic synonyms: Exoneration, Vindication
Derivative terms: Rehabilitate

4. Noun. The treatment of physical disabilities by massage and electrotherapy and exercises.
Generic synonyms: Physiatrics, Physical Therapy, Physiotherapy
Derivative terms: Rehabilitate

Definition of Rehabilitation

1. n. The act of rehabilitating, or the state of being rehabilitated.

Definition of Rehabilitation

1. Noun. The process of rehabilitating something. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Rehabilitation

1. habilitation [n -S] - See also: habilitation

Medical Definition of Rehabilitation

1. The return of function after illness or injury, often with the assistance of specialised medical professionals. (16 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rehabilitation

regurgitator
regurgitators
regurs
reh
rehab
rehabbed
rehabber
rehabbers
rehabbing
rehabilitant
rehabilitants
rehabilitate
rehabilitated
rehabilitates
rehabilitating
rehabilitation (current term)
rehabilitation centres
rehabilitation nursing
rehabilitation of hearing impaired
rehabilitation of speech and language disorders
rehabilitation program
rehabilitationism
rehabilitationist
rehabilitationists
rehabilitations
rehabilitative
rehabilitator
rehabilitators
rehabilitee
rehabilitees

Literary usage of Rehabilitation

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Register by University of California, Berkeley, California, University (1922)
"AD KELLER, rehabilitation Instructor in Woodwork. HAROLD WILLIAM MANSFIELD, Supervisor of rehabilitation Work and Assistant Professor of Mechanic Arts. ..."

2. Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents (1993)
"Vocational rehabilitation Eligibility Veterans and servicemembers who ... 16, 1940, are eligible for vocational rehabilitation if three conditions are met: ..."

3. Affordable Housing Through Historic Preservation: A Case Study Guide to by William F. Delvac, Susan M. Escherich, Bridget Hartman (1995)
"Many states also have tax incentives for both rehabilitation and affordable housing. The rehabilitation tax credit is, in fact, two credits: 20 percent for ..."

4. Federal Historic Preservation Laws by Sara K. Blumenthal (1994)
"rehabilitation Credit. (a) General Rule. For purposes of section 46, the rehabilitation credit for any taxable year is the sum of (1) 10 percent of the ..."

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