ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Takeback

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈteɪkˌbæk/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Takeback is a noun meaning The act of taking back or reclaiming anything.

Meaning

The act of taking back or reclaiming anything.

More Meanings

  1. (chess) The withdrawal of the previous move, as in practice games.
  2. (conservation) The reduction in energy savings from new technologies due to increased levels of demand.

Example Sentences

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

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include retaking, gaintaking, handback, reclaim, regaining, recall.

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