Takeback

//ˈteɪkˌbæk// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of taking back or reclaiming anything. countable, uncountable

    "the takeback of products that have reached the end of their useful life"

  2. 2
    The withdrawal of the previous move, as in practice games. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    The reduction in energy savings from new technologies due to increased levels of demand. countable, uncountable

    "It would be convenient to consider takeback as a step process; after an intervention the occupants immediately establish a new level of demand for that household energy service. Occupant behaviour however is more complicated than this and takes some time to adjust."

Synonyms

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rebound effect

Example

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"the takeback of products that have reached the end of their useful life"

Etymology

Deverbal from take back.

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