returns

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goods that have been taken back to the shop where they were bought by customers because they are damaged or unsuitable:

Sometimes returns are offered on clearance instead of being thrown out.

Our policy on returns is quite explicit - no refund or stroe credit will be given without a receipt.

the votes that are returned, or the results of the voting, in an election:

election returns The election returns produced a confusing picture of gains and losses.

The returns are in, and it looks like the incumbent senator has won re-election.

The Associated Press will not call the election until enough of the returns have been called by each state that the electoral picture is clear.

The Democrat has challenged the returns in DeKalb County and called for a recount.

the results of voting in an election (= a political competition):

Officials haven’t finished counting the returns yet.