The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word RESTORING
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What does RESTORING mean?
RESTORING verb- To reestablish, or bring back into existence.
- To bring back to good condition from a state of decay or ruin.
- To give or bring back (that which has been lost or taken); to bring back to the owner; to replace.
- To give in place of, or as restitution for.
- To recover (data, etc.) from a backup.
- To bring (a note) back to its original signification.
- To make good; to make amends for.