Return
Updated: 05/06/2024 by Computer Hope
Return may refer to any of the following:
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1. With programming, return may refer to a return address or return statement.
2. When discussing a computer keyboard or keyboard key, see our Return key definition.
3. With e-mail, see our return address or return receipt definition.
4. When discussing new lines in a document, see our hard return and soft return for additional details on these terms.
5. With a symbol or command, see our carriage return definition.
6. With shipping and products, a return may be short for RMA (Return Materials Authorization).