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returns

Pronunciation: [/ɹɪˈtɝnz/]

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returns: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use returns in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “financial”

(noun) the profit or income generated from an investment or business activity. It's the money you make after putting in money or effort.

Example

The company's returns on its investments have been steadily increasing.

Example

The returns from the stock market were lower this year.

Example

What were the returns on your investment last month?

Context: “product exchanges”

(noun) items that are brought back to a store for a refund or exchange. It refers to the act of returning an item previously purchased.

Example

The store has a policy allowing returns within 30 days of purchase.

Example

The returns process at this store is complicated and time-consuming.

Example

Do you know the return policy for this store?

Context: “action of giving back”

(verb) to give, take, or send something back to its original place or owner. It's like returning a library book when you're done with it.

Example

She returns borrowed books to the library on time.

Example

He forgot to return the tools he borrowed from his neighbor.

Example

Did you remember to return the keys to your friend?

How to pronounce returns

Pronunciation: [/ɹɪˈtɝnz/]

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