return time
"Return time" refers to various periods or moments when something or someone goes back to a previous state, position, or context.
Definition
B2General
The duration taken for something to go back to its original state or position.
Example
- The return time for the borrowed book is two weeks.
C1Processes
(technical)The interval between the start and recurrence of a periodic process.
Example
- The return time of the machine's cleaning cycle is 30 minutes.
B1Commerce
The period during which a product can be sent back to the seller.
Example
- The return time for this purchase is 30 days.
C2Healthcare
(professional)The time dedicated by healthcare providers to direct patient care.
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