Restoration
(noun)
- The process of repairing or renovating a building, work of art, etc. so as to restore it to its original condition.
- The return of something to a former, original, normal, or unimpaired condition.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french, from latin restauratio(n-), from the verb restaurare 'restore'.
Examples:
- The church underwent a major restoration.
- The restoration of the painting took several months.
- The restoration of the monarchy in 1660.
- The restoration of his reputation took years.
- The company is responsible for the restoration of the historic site.