Reserves: meaning, definitions and examples

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reserves

 

[ rษชหˆzษœหrvz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in banking

Funds that are not immediately required by a financial institution and are set aside for specific purposes such as covering potential losses or meeting regulatory requirements.

Synonyms

funds, savings, stockpile

Examples of usage

  • The bank holds large reserves to ensure they can cover unexpected withdrawals.
  • The reserves can also be used to provide liquidity during times of financial stress.
Context #2 | Noun

in natural resources

A supply of a commodity not needed for immediate use but available if required.

Synonyms

hoard, stash, stockpile

Examples of usage

  • The country has significant oil reserves that can be tapped into if necessary.
  • The reserves of natural gas are expected to last for several decades.
Context #3 | Verb

in sports

To retain or keep for future use or enjoyment.

Synonyms

keep, save, set aside

Examples of usage

  • The coach decided to reserve his star player for the final match of the season.
  • She reserved her energy for the last lap of the race.

Translations

Translations of the word "reserves" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reservas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฐเค•เฅเคทเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reservate

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cadangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะทะตั€ะฒะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rezerwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบˆๅ‚™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉserves

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reservas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rezervler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„์ถ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุญุชูŠุงุทุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rezervy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rezervy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚จๅค‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rezerve

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ varasjรณรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตะทะตั€ะฒั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒ–แƒ”แƒ แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ehtiyatlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reservas

Etymology

The word 'reserves' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'reserver' and the Latin word 'reservare', meaning 'to keep back'. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various meanings related to keeping something for future use or protection, whether it be in the financial, natural resource, or sports context.

See also: reservation, reservations, reserve, reserved, reservedly, reservist, unreserved.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,217, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.