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ret

/ɹɛt/

Meanings
  • Noun

    Abbreviation for 'return'


Variants
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ret , rets , retted , retting
Etymology
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Originates from the Old French word 'retour' meaning 'turning back'. In English, it has been used as an abbreviation since the late 15th century.


Trivia
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  1. In the context of databases, 'ret' is often used as a synonym for 'fetch'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Return value: The output or result given by a function or a procedure.


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In mathematics and computer science, 'ret' is used extensively. It's a common term in programming languages like C, C++, and Java. In mathematics, it's used to denote the reflection of a function or a geometric figure.

How to Memorize "ret"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the word 'return'. Visualize the idea of something coming back or going back to its original place.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ret' with the concept of 'coming back' or 'going back'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic: 'R'emember, 'E'very 'T'hing 'E'nds 'R'eturns.


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