returnable — re‧turn‧a‧ble [rɪˈtɜːnəbl ǁ ɜːr ] adjective something that is returnable can or should be sent back to the place or person it came from: • a returnable plastic bottle • Applications are returnable by 7 March. * * * returnable UK US /rɪˈtɜːnəbl/… … Financial and business terms
Returnable — Re*turn a*ble, a. 1. Capable of, or admitting of, being returned. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) Legally required to be returned, delivered, given, or rendered; as, a writ or precept returnable at a certain day; a verdict returnable to the court. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
returnable — [ri tʉr′nə bəl] adj. 1. that can or may be returned 2. that must be returned, as a court writ n. a container, esp. a glass bottle as for beer or a soft drink, on which a refundable deposit is paid and which can be returned for reuse … English World dictionary
returnable — re|turn|a|ble [rıˈtə:nəbəl US ə:r ] adj 1.) something that is returnable can be taken back to a shop and used again ≠ ↑non returnable 2.) an amount of money that is returnable will be given back to you later = refundable ≠ ↑non returnable ▪ a… … Dictionary of contemporary English
returnable — I. adjective Date: 15th century 1. legally required to be returned, delivered, or argued at a specified time or place < a writ returnable on the date indicated > 2. a. capable of returning or of being returned (as for reuse) < returnable beer… … New Collegiate Dictionary
returnable — re|turn|a|ble [ rı tɜrnəbl ] adjective 1. ) a returnable amount of money is one that you get back if something that you use or borrow is still in good condition when you have finished using it: A returnable 150,000 lire deposit is payable on… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
returnable — UK [rɪˈtɜː(r)nəb(ə)l] / US [rɪˈtɜrnəb(ə)l] adjective 1) a returnable amount of money is one that you get back if something that you use or borrow is still in good condition when you have finished using it A returnable 150 euro deposit is payable… … English dictionary
returnable — adjective 1 returnable bottles, containers etc can be given back to the shop, often to be used again 2 formal something such as money or an official paper that is returnable must be given or sent back: a returnable deposit … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
returnable — adjective that may be returned returnable bottles and cans this merchandise is returnable if you save the receipt • Ant: ↑nonreturnable • Similar to: ↑revertible … Useful english dictionary
returnable — returnability, n. /ri terr neuh beuhl/, adj. 1. that may be returned: returnable merchandise. 2. requiring a return, as a writ to the court from which it is issued. n. 3. a beverage bottle or can that can be returned when empty for refund of a… … Universalium
