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takeback

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈteɪkˌbæk/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The act of taking back or reclaiming anything.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

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

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The withdrawal of the previous move, as in practice games.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: board-games, chess, games

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

The reduction in energy savings from new technologies due to increased levels of demand.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: biology, conservation, history, human-sciences, natural-sciences, sciences

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: rebound effect

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Deverbal from take back.