rehabilitation
/ˌɹiː.əˌbɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
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Also seen as: rehabilitations
Meaning · English
The process of rehabilitating somebody or something.
Noun
Examples
The working life span of a passenger carriage, on average, is between 30 and 35 years, so a steady replacement takes place quite naturally. The life span of a station, however, cannot be so easily reckoned, for it depends largely on the rehabilitation and upkeep of the existing structures.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rehabilitation” mean?
The process of rehabilitating somebody or something.
Is “rehabilitation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.