reclamation
Translation
reclamation, recovery, restoration, cultivation
Examples
The project involves the reclamation of wasteland.
The project involves the reclamation of wasteland.
Baggage reclamation is at the end of the hall.
Baggage reclamation is at the end of the hall.
Grammar Patterns
reclamation of ((sth.)) the act of reclaiming (sth.) The project involves the reclamation of wasteland.
Similar Words
Synonyms: recovery, restoration, retrieval
Etymology
From the verb 'reclaim' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ation'. 're-' (again) + 'claim' + '-ation' (the act of).
Memory Tips
Remember that '-ation' often signifies a process or action. So, this is the process of 'reclaiming'.