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partial return

/pɑːrʃəl rɪˈtɜrn/ · par·tial re·turn
noun
  1. A return of something, but not all of it, as in a partial refund or a partial repayment of a debt. The store offered a partial return on the defective product, crediting the customer for the faulty item.
  2. A result or outcome that is not complete or total, as in a partial victory or a partial success. The team achieved a partial return on their investment, but still fell short of their projected profits.
verb
  1. To return something partially, as in to give back a portion of something. The company will partially return the employee's investment, but only after a thorough review of the financials.
Did you know? The phrase 'partial return' is commonly used in business and finance to describe a situation where a customer or investor receives a portion of their money back, but not the full amount.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 20, 2026