The return
Example: The return reflects investment performance
Definition
"The return" refers to the profit or income generated from an investment, typically expressed as a percentage of the original amount invested. It reflects how much money an investor gains or loses over a specific period due to the investment's performance.
Etymology
The phrase "the return" originates from the Old French word 'retour,' meaning to go back or come back, derived from Latin 'retornare,' meaning to turn back. In finance, it evolved to describe the amount gained back after investing resources, highlighting the concept of receiving something back.
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"The return" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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