reparation

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[ UK /ɹɪpɐɹˈe‍ɪʃən/ ]
[ US /ˌɹɛpɝˈeɪʃən/ ]

NOUN

the act of putting something in working order again
something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
how can I make amends
(usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors
Germany was unable to pay the reparations demanded after World War I
compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury
an act for which there is no reparation

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Women engage in food preparation, child rearing, carpet weaving, and other tasks within the compound, while men take care of the animals and do the physically demanding tasks.
The exams are just around the corner and students are bogged down with preparation work for practicals and orals but the Transition year students found time to raise funds for those less fortunate.
He is very experienced in collating documents, summarizing evidence, arranging diagrammatic and demonstrative evidence and assisting with the general preparation for trial.
Lamaze classes aid in preparation; hypnosis, acupuncture, and biofeedback are also used.
It gives guidance in all matters of manuscript preparation and publication.
Most of our sodium comes as salt added to our food in preparation, cooking, or at the table. The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure
something went badly amiss in the preparations
OBJECTIVE : To optimize the extraction technique of moschus and formulate the preparation procedure for Shehuang - babu ji.
Ayurvedic herbal preparations are also used to treat obesity, and as antifertility treatments. The Best Alternative Medicine
Preparation for the top government officers' visit are almost complete.

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