noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
restoration; recovery; improvement
Broad term for returning to a previous good state: health, economy, trust, data, etc. Used as both noun and suru-verb (transitive and intransitive).
景気が回復するまでには時間がかかるだろう。
It will probably take time for the economy to recover.
データをバックアップから回復した。
I restored the data from a backup.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
recovery (from illness); recuperation; convalescence
Specifically for recovering health after illness or injury. Often used with 病気, けが, 体調, etc. The kanji 快復 is sometimes used for this nuance, but 回復 is standard.
手術のあと、順調に回復しています。
After the surgery, I am recovering smoothly.
病気からの回復には十分な休養が必要だ。
Adequate rest is necessary for recovery from illness.