Redemption
Noun
UK
/rɪˈdemp.ʃən/
US
/rɪˈdemp.ʃən/
Level: b2
Definition
The act of being saved, corrected, regained, or restored after a mistake or loss.
Example
"His apology brought redemption."
"The final victory was seen as redemption after several disappointing losses."
"Customers received redemption points for every purchase they made."
Explanation
Redemption means being saved from a mistake, failure, or wrongdoing, often by improving or making things right. It can describe a person gaining back respect after a bad action. It is also used in business when points, vouchers, or coupons are exchanged for something. The main idea is recovery, correction, or restoration.