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returns

 

[ rɪˈtɜːnz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in computing

Returns refer to the output of a function or method in programming, indicating the value that the function or method produces as a result of its execution.

Synonyms

output, response, result

Examples of usage

  • The return value of a function can be assigned to a variable.
  • After calling the function, you can use the return statement to get the result.
  • The return type of a function determines the data type of the value it returns.
Context #2 | Verb

in business

Returns can also refer to the process of giving back a product or receiving a refund for a purchase, typically due to dissatisfaction or the need to exchange the item.

Synonyms

exchange, give back, refund

Examples of usage

  • If you are not satisfied with the product, you can return it for a full refund.
  • The store has a return policy that allows customers to return items within 30 days.
  • She returned the dress because it was the wrong size.

Translations

Translations of the word "returns" in other languages:

🇵🇹 retornos

🇮🇳 रिटर्न्स

🇩🇪 Renditen

🇮🇩 pengembalian

🇺🇦 повернення

🇵🇱 zwroty

🇯🇵 リターン

🇫🇷 retours

🇪🇸 retornos

🇹🇷 getiriler

🇰🇷 수익

🇸🇦 عوائد

🇨🇿 návraty

🇸🇰 návraty

🇨🇳 回报

🇸🇮 donosi

🇮🇸 endurheimtir

🇰🇿 қайтарымдар

🇬🇪 დაბრუნებები

🇦🇿 gəlirlər

🇲🇽 retornos

Etymology

The word 'returns' has its origin in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'retourner', meaning 'to turn back'. It has been used in various contexts over the centuries, evolving to encompass both the concept of output in computing and the process of product return in business.

See also: return, returnable, returning.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,125, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.