return period
nounUK /rɪˈtɜːn ˌpɪəriəd/
US /rɪˈtɜːrn ˌpɪriəd/
The return period is the average time between big events like floods or storms.
Engineers use the return period to decide how strong a bridge should be.
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2. The time a customer has to send back a bought item for a refund.
The store gives a 30-day return period for all purchases.
3. The length of time an investment takes to earn back its cost.
The solar panels have a return period of about eight years.
4. The time allowed for returning borrowed books or equipment.
Check the return period before you take the library book home.